Iliade Audiobook (Unabridged)

" The book was not quite what I expected. I had expected more of a story than it just being a war because Paris took Helen and the gods deciding to get involved. There were names of people who died that could've been left out since that's the only time their name was mentioned. I thought that at the end of the book it would go into more of what happened with the Trojan Horse, so I was a little disappointed about that. Overall, it was a good story, but I thought it could've been better. "

" This is my favourite ever. "

" OK, I know that Homer was a Greek but the idea of Hector going to battle with Achilles (the son of a god) and knowing that he was no match for Achilles makes him the true hero of the story. Sorry Homer. "

" Since I loved the movie Troy, I thought I would love The Iliad, which provides the basis of the plot in the movie. However, I was sorely disappointed when I discovered that although The Iliad is very similar to Troy, it is very dull. Basically, the movie is all action and drama while the book is just literally boring description after boring description of battle. It is very repetitive, and there are literally hundreds of characters in this poem. In fact, many characters have multiple names, as do the armies. In short, although the movie changes/leaves out some things in the book, it is actually a lot better than the poem itself. Therefore, while I give the movie a 5 star rating, I only give the book a 2 star rating. "

" The fitzgerald translation of Illiad is simply beautiful. I can't say more about this story then has already been written over the ages. It was amazing and struck the soul of my warrior spirit. "

" I simply love Homer. . . . And Greek mythology. "

" Wanted to read this ancient classic. Is not a book for girlie girls. This is a book of war, and of dying. Not an easy book for me to read. "

" the Cycloppean walls of Tyrnes were were described, I disocvered--a CLASSIC "

" Ehhhhh. Too much fighting and violence and spear throwing. I enjoyed the very brief little love story that was going on for like two seconds amidst the violence....other than that....ehhh. "

" I wasn't impressed by Martin Hammond's rather dry translation, but it is the Iliad! Of course it is brilliant! "

" Austin and I are reading this for school. I really like Fagles' translation. "

" extreamly hard reading- took me ages! "

" I am a huge fan of ancient literature, so automatically biased. The ancient attacks me; I am attracted to long lost wisdom. "

" Todo en ella se disfruta. "

" Would like to read this again. And Weil's comments along with it. "

" Fantastic book. The only reason I rate it at 3 stars is because it is so damn difficult to read. "

" For any Greek mythology enthusiast, the Odydssy and the Iliad are a must-read. Two of the best books I have ever read. Sure, the prose and poetry take some getting used to. But the stories are awesome! "

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

" We read this with the class it was an interesting book it was meant for men with the war stuff and blood but it was OK. "

" We will read and discuss this reading in Humanities 101 - Western Traditions 1 "

" I read this while in Greece. Fitting, I thought. "

" Really good required read if your tiring to catch up on the classics, Read with the Oddssey. "

" Nothing exciting here. It's cool for idea.s "

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