Iliade (The Iliad) Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Not always easy to read, but important to read if one is going to have a rounded education in lit across the many years and cultures. "

" This book was full of violence. I learned alot about the war and the greek's culture through this book. I would read this again:) "

" These correspond so well with one another (The Odyssey) that they can be read in any order. "

" sooooo long I think there is an entire chapter about a shield "

" Believe I was 12 or 13 when read this -at the time I LOVED greek and roman myths! "

" Pretty cool book once you get used to style of writing and story "

" Despite the childhood memories of this being agony to read, it's a fantastic tale, full of blood guts and gore. Classic for a reason, as some wonderful person once said... "

" I liked The Odyssey more...just sayin' "

" Love this timeless story, but as far as this type of dense writing goes, can't say that I actually read this for pleasure. "

" Loved it. Not at all what I expected. So much more emotion and drama (not to mention terrible gore) that I would have ever thought. "

" Terrible. And enough of "rosy fingered dawn" already. In fairness, it was probably quite good back in 300 BC, when there was nothing else to do but listen to stories of people eating food ALL THE TIME, but by today's standards, there are better things to read. "

" Fagles translation or nothing at all. I'm not usually picky about this sort of thing, but it really matters and makes a difference in this case. Besides that... it's the Iliad. Classic for a reason. "

" Great plot, very descriptive fighting scenes, however there were many slowly flowing areas of the book that really weren't that interesting. "

" I read this first in college...LOVED it. I often go back and reread sections just for fun. It's such a good adventure. "

" Not as good as "The Odyssey". It's all blood and guts. "

" Really enjoyed this, a great way of getting your head around the story and all its characters. This could be used as a great learning resource. "

" What more to say a classic, still great after ages, centuries, millenia. "

" I think I should like funeral games when I die. That would be great. You are all invited. "

" A great foundation on which to build Western Literature. The first word is WRATH. "

" Lots orf blood, normal for the time it wqas written "

" I swear if Greeks and the Trojans did not spend so much time scavenging for valuables on the dead and if they took up modern day burial practices the Trojan war would have lasted a year. "

" I'm a Latin and mythology nerd. Love it. "

" I would have enjoyed it more if Homer was telling it to me around a campfire. "

" I don't know if it's just me but this book ripped me a new asshole. "

" I should consider this kind of read, because I could never get through The Odyssey, but I liked The Iliad. - read in college "

" A wonderful translation and part of the Great Authors series. Odysseus is a sympathetic character, at least until he gets home to Penelope. Achilles seems like too much of a whiner to be a modern-day hero. "

" So many family shout-outs, and the action's really slow. Then again, it is a classic... Who really gives a shit if it actually happened, can't we enjoy the story for what it is? "

" Classics I will read over and over again! Homer was brilliant! "

" This falls under the category of books I may never finish.... I humble except defeat. "

" Pretty good epic novel. The language was kind of confusing, but you get over it. Overall, very well written and and a great story. Definately a classic. "

" This is one of my favorite books. Out of the two stories in the book I liked the Iliad best. I found it a great read and an easy read though you will need a prior understanding of Greek and Roman gods to follow the stories. "

" I like the Odyssey better than the Illiad. Odysseus is one of the most interesting characters in the history of literature. "