A review by kegifford
The Iliad by Homer

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This translation was a revelation for me. Wilson said that she wanted to capture the excitement of popular entertainment, which is what the Iliad was, and she succeeded. Even though I well knew what was going to happen, the book had the quality of a page turner.