The Odyssey (Abridged) Audiobook

" One of the greatest works of humanity in any form, written or otherwise "

" this journey is incredible . the fantastic world of ancient greece captured in this timeless classic. "

" You can read it once, or twice, but I think its just something you have to get an understanding of it as it appears so much in our culture. "

" It is a great story! I am a giant fan of mythology and this is quite an epic. This follows Oedipus's journey through the seas and to multiple mythical islands. It is fantastic! "

" Reread it for third time as a refresher for school. "

" I recently re-read this and was amazed by how captivating it was. Myth at its most powerful, and it teaches enduring life lessons without any dogma. "

" A lot of things I liked and didn't like about the book. Favorite charater was Penelope, the faithful wife. "

" My favorite work of Homer. Simply amazing from the charactors to the plot structor. Everyone must read this. "

" We grew up with Homer and we are happy about that. Greek mythology is the top of human imagination.! "

" Read in High School and College. Part were good but other parts bogged me down. "

" Another classic I was probably too young to fully appreciate. Staggering in scope and language for a poem. The verbal dexterity and erudition of the author is mind-boggling in the way of Byron or Shelley. Shocking to consider it reads so well in translation. "

" Had to read it in school. It's an old story and I can predict things really easily (yes I spoil lots of things for myself) that's why I like a nice twist in a story! This straight out tells you what happens in the beginning! SO I only read it so I wouldn't fail in my Language Arts class! "

" I had to read this for school. "

" I love this book. That's all I can say "

" This was extremely hard for me to get through. "

" I had to read this for school. "

" I had to read this book probably 6 times in college, being a classics minor. I was never tired of it. With the dirth of translations and richness of the story, there is plenty to discover and understand each time you read it. "

" finally. holy crap that was long boring and tedious. "

" I read this with my son as it was a 9th-grade English assignment. Although it is a classic, so I understand why it is on the "must-read" list, I found it rather cumbersome with a smathering of good poetry. It is hard to imagine it was passed on orally for so long! "

" Definitely had to change my rating after having re-watched Le Mepris(Contempt). It clearly exploits the stigma in his endeavours to return, but with a focus: what am I returning for, and why? "

" A very difficult time teaching this. Difficult themes. Good story though. "

" I know it's controversial to say but you just can't beat A New Hope imo "

" Helping teach this to high school freshmen was surprisingly fun. "

" The Odyssey was ok. I like the plot line, but it was sort of hard to read and not fall asleep at times when there wasn't any action which was most of the book. I did really like the ending, however. "

" The Odyssey had an interesting plot... but overall, it wasn't the greatest book. Perhaps it was the old English that got frustrating to read, or the fact that I had to read this for school... "

" finally. holy crap that was long boring and tedious. "

" Not really my cup of tea. "

" If you enjoy ancient gods & godesses, monsters, kings, warriors, and suitors, you're in the right place. Homer's "The Odyssey" is perhaps one of the greatest adventures of all time. I recommend it to all. "

" one of my favorite classic novels "

" Very interesting, but I would have never read it on my own. "

" I re-read this one after about 10 years away... It was nothing like I remembered. It's violent, dark, and deeply disturbing. But it truly is a window into a culture a thousand years disappeared. "

" We read this for 8th grade english and I loved it! People think I'm crazy for finding this book enjoyable, but I liked the way that it presented the story. I made you look a little deeper at detail and the story. I LOVE this book! "

" Interesting epic saga, helpful in understanding a lot of common threads in cultural thought "

" Intriguing, engaging and heart wrenching at times, this classic tale has all the elements of amazing story telling! "

" read this book in college - it was a must read. It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. "

" I enjoyed this a lot more than I originally thought I would. Though it took a while to get into the prose I found that I really enjoyed the story- a nice surprise! "

" An epic tale that is timeless and full of adventure. "

" i find this book alright. its really long though. for those who likes to lear about Mt.Olymous and those stuff then you should read it. "

" Obviously a classic - and much easier to read than I was anticipating. I can't believe it took my this long to give it a try. Yeah for college! "

" This is a great book to read to children it shows how to be confident, determined, and skillful. Children wold love this book it has good pictures and is easy to read. "

" A great adventure story about someone trying to get home. "

" Love this book. Although it's a bit depressing. "

" college-tough to get through! yet worth it in the end. "

" Great classic adventure tale of Odysseus or Ulysses trying to get back to Ithaca after the Trojan War. Interaction of the Greek gods with men. This could be the very first heroic fantasy! "

" Read in High School and College. Part were good but other parts bogged me down. "

" Epic win ;) get it?? "

" Epic win ;) get it?? "

" i am a big fan of this book . man who goes through a hold lo of advanture just to make it home and when he get home he still got promblems.on his journey home he faces the cyclops the siren chydris and carbdis plus the suitors "

" i am a big fan of this book . man who goes through a hold lo of advanture just to make it home and when he get home he still got promblems.on his journey home he faces the cyclops the siren chydris and carbdis plus the suitors "

" The Lattimore translation is marvelously close to the original, yes, but let’s face it — it’s prose (prose with unjustified right margins). Fitzgerald is correct, even when he takes liberties. And more importantly, his translation is genuinely poetic. "

" The Lattimore translation is marvelously close to the original, yes, but let’s face it — it’s prose (prose with unjustified right margins). Fitzgerald is correct, even when he takes liberties. And more importantly, his translation is genuinely poetic. "

" Not exactly my cup of tea. Although I am part Greek myself, Greek mythology has never truly held my interest, maybe when I'm older I'll give it another shot, but for now I find the writing and poem great, but Odysseus and his men not quite that interesting. "

" Not exactly my cup of tea. Although I am part Greek myself, Greek mythology has never truly held my interest, maybe when I'm older I'll give it another shot, but for now I find the writing and poem great, but Odysseus and his men not quite that interesting. "

" I recommend the Lattimore translation. "

" I recommend the Lattimore translation. "

" I felt guilty for not liking this more, but I was a bit bored during it. Glad I read it, though. "

" I read this in college, and didn't enjoy it much. Maybe I need to re-read? Or maybe it's really just not for me.... "

" I felt guilty for not liking this more, but I was a bit bored during it. Glad I read it, though. "

" I read this in college, and didn't enjoy it much. Maybe I need to re-read? Or maybe it's really just not for me.... "

" Hard to read... Kinda boring "

" I have taught seven translations of The Odyssey and Fagles has been the most accessible to the students. I still cover the entire book with my freshmen, feeling that through this classic they can learn what great literature is like. "

" Hard to read... Kinda boring "

" I have taught seven translations of The Odyssey and Fagles has been the most accessible to the students. I still cover the entire book with my freshmen, feeling that through this classic they can learn what great literature is like. "

" I don't need to review this because thousands already have. Good book though. I liked it. Nice and long. Good story. so old its almost part of history. "

" As Greek and Roman mythology is a favorite of mine, this epic was very entertaining. A great read to understand the action stories of a culture long ago. "

" I don't need to review this because thousands already have. Good book though. I liked it. Nice and long. Good story. so old its almost part of history. "

" As Greek and Roman mythology is a favorite of mine, this epic was very entertaining. A great read to understand the action stories of a culture long ago. "