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A review by wuthrinheights
Tales from the Odyssey, Part 1 by Mary Pope Osborne
adventurous
emotional
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I had time to kill, so I grabbed this kids version of The Odyssey. With my back against the window, the cool breeze flowing in my room to mark the start of a storm, I felt like I was on the boat with Odysseus himself as he started his voyage with his men.
With additional details from Virgil, Hyginus, and Apollodorus, this retelling of Homer's second epic was even more full fledged than the original Odyssey. It gave it more emotional depth and vibrant story-telling. I also love the illustrations throughout the whole book.
This book was like a soothing ointment to my bitter disappointment of reading The Odyssey from the night before. I no longer have that awful taste in my mouth regarding the boredom and letdown, because this one did a much, much better job at recounting Odysseus' adventures. I am so glad I can finally have a better memory to hold on to regarding this epic.
With additional details from Virgil, Hyginus, and Apollodorus, this retelling of Homer's second epic was even more full fledged than the original Odyssey. It gave it more emotional depth and vibrant story-telling. I also love the illustrations throughout the whole book.
This book was like a soothing ointment to my bitter disappointment of reading The Odyssey from the night before. I no longer have that awful taste in my mouth regarding the boredom and letdown, because this one did a much, much better job at recounting Odysseus' adventures. I am so glad I can finally have a better memory to hold on to regarding this epic.