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catbrigand's review
3.0
I don't fault Heaney for his translation in my rating of it. It's a very good translation. I just think I'm one of those types of people who either needed to read it on paper (I listened to his audio recording) or would prefer the storyline set in prose form.
jessfastlane's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
kinghygelac's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
astratton1027's review
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
ultimatekate's review
5.0
Most people are wary of all things Beowulf, and even though I teach this poem, I was one of them. All that changed when I read Heaney's translation. WOW! It reads like a novel, it's incredibly descriptive, and it's been a hit with my students!