The Iliad and the Odyssey by Homer

The Iliad and the Odyssey

Homer with Samuel Butler

752 pages first pub -800 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy poetry adventurous fast-paced
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Gripping listeners and readers for more than 2,700 years, 'The Iliad' is the story of the Trojan War and the rage of Achilles. Combining the skills of a poet and scholar, Robert Fagles brings the energy of contemporary language to this enduring he...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
challenging 45%
tense 29%
emotional 25%
dark 22%
informative 18%
inspiring 16%
reflective 16%
sad 13%
mysterious 11%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 30% | Character: 15% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 33% | No: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 32% | No: 30% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

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3.86

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