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976 pages • first pub -800 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781840221176
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Publication date: 05 July 2000
Description
Translated by George Chapman, with Introductions by Jan Parker. Hector bidding farewell to his wife and baby son, Odysseus bound to the mast listening to the Sirens, Penelope at the loom, Achilles dragging Hector's body round the walls of Troy - s...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,397 reviews
Moods
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
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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Gore, GriefModerate
Child death, Mental illness, Rape
976 pages • first pub -800 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781840221176
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Publication date: 05 July 2000
Description
Translated by George Chapman, with Introductions by Jan Parker. Hector bidding farewell to his wife and baby son, Odysseus bound to the mast listening to the Sirens, Penelope at the loom, Achilles dragging Hector's body round the walls of Troy - s...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,397 reviews
Moods
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
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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Gore, GriefModerate
Child death, Mental illness, Rape