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The Odyssey by Homer

linneak2002's review against another edition

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5.0

I read this book for the House of Humane Letters, "How To Read Literature" class, and it was amazing (both the class and the book)! There are so many good things in this book I can't even talk about them all. The overarching story of a King returning to his kingdom to restore order, and be reunited with his Faithful Bride is so beautiful. I cannot wait to reread this book.

linneak2002's review against another edition

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5.0

February 2024: This is my second reading of this book and it just keeps getting better (or maybe I am getting better at paying attention). I binged the last few chapters because even though you know what will happen, Homer knows how to tell an exciting story.

This is the story of someone who is looking for Home and the adventures he has on the way.

idamarie17's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious reflective tense

3.5

juleswells's review against another edition

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I didn't hate it, but just couldn't do anymore right now. At least I was reading it while Samantha was in Ithaca 😊

chedwards72's review against another edition

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adventurous dark sad 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

4.0

book_lover22's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging informative medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

forestidylls's review against another edition

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4.0

Definitely appreciated this classic more now that I'm older.

lotusgreenleaf's review against another edition

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4.0

once again, i swear these books we read for school get better every year

anomaly575's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

annabananaful's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging informative mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25