Reviews

The Illiad Of Homer by Alexander Pope

thecaffeinatedlibrary's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense

5.0

Can you even actually rate The Iliad? 

This book, this *story* has stood up to the test of time and SURVIVED. When you really, really think about that? It's nothing short of incredible.

gossamerwingedgazelle's review against another edition

3.0

Not tons of story in this story. That having been said, it was a fascinating tale from a historical and anthropological perspective. If I had to choose, though, I'd go with the Odyssey rather than the Iliad.

italo_carlvino's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

Wilson’s is a great translation

afterttherain's review against another edition

5.0

absolutely tearfest

alpaca254's review against another edition

Couldn’t get into it. Took more focus than I have right now. Got a couple pages into Book I.

jfelix2525's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional informative tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

caitlinkc's review against another edition

5.0

they could never make me hate you hector

sophia_med's review against another edition

adventurous relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

tiiiger35's review against another edition

adventurous challenging tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

kellynanne's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

There is a reason why this piece of literature has remained in the canon for so long-it speaks to the human soul most eloquently. Dr Wilson has done an excellent job with this translation!