A review by grahamjohnson
The Iliad by Homer

adventurous challenging emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This is the first translation of the Iliad I’ve ever read which brought home just how unenduringly sad it is.