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dustinthebreeze 's review for:
The Odyssey
by Homer, Emily Wilson
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Another beautiful translation by Wilson. The modernity of the language allows the poem to crash in quick succession like Poseidon's rage and waves, and Odysseus' own ability to think on his feet. Iambic pentameter was a great choice to maintain the musicality of the text.