The Odyssey, with eBook Audiobook

" I HATED THIS BOOK!!! It was so confusing, and I actually get Greek Mythology! And Shakespeare! And I couldn't understand this book at all. At all! "

" ... A classic in literature, true poetry. "

" I did not like the book because I don't like reading about Greek gods, that doesn't interest me. "

" So glad I re-read this as an adult! "

" Had to read this for English 9. Didn't get to enjoy it really because we read it so fast and had to do worksheets with it. "

" Action and romance. Liked by both sexes. "

" This book was based off of oral reciation, therefore it has changed over time. There are distinct features to this book, such as long character lists, parallels, and obstacles. The Odyssey demands much attention, in order to be fully understood. Some sections are extremely out land-ish and far fetched, while some are obvious of classic adventure. Many say that the amount of characters is overbearing and too much to handle; I disagree. The characters give a unique touch to the book and add to the plot. "

" John Wayne has wooden teeth "

" This one of the few books that I was forced to read in high school and actually enjoyed. This is the type of work that I feel drives most writers of epic fantasy. "

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

" I think I know more people who prefer The Odyssey than the Iliad, though I fall into the reverse camp... but it's like Tolkien with languages: there are moods and some tastes predominate at different times. "

" This book is absolutely atrocious. Many literary geniuses would strongly disagree; but they're stupid and have never actually finished the book, NO ONE has ever finished it ever ever in the history of the world. This book sucks. "

" Right now I'm reading it for my college World Literature I class. I don't like the cursing. I know that the Greeks worshipped many gods,but the idea of more than one God is against my beliefs. "

" I DON'T CARE WHO EVERYONE'S FATHER IS IN THIS STORY. JUST INTRODUCE THE CHARACTERS SO I CAN FINISH THIS TRAIN WRECK OF A BOOK. "

" I see this more as a reference book, to help other stories make sense. Very handy for Greek myth allusions that seem to be everywhere! "

" One of my favorite books of all times. Arresting and powerful, a tumultuous journey home. And the story of a couple as equally matched for each other in any story I've ever read. <3 "

" read this back in 9th grade and watched the movie. "

" I thought I wouldn't like it, well because I had to read it for school. This was the best decision by far, I have ever made for English class. The only difficult is saying the names, but it's easy to understand what's going on. I recommended to look up the Gods/Goddess it'll really help to understand why they do the things they do. "

" i didnt really like it the movies are better just saying "

" Still one of the greatest all time stories. Read it on a vacation, could not put it down. "

" Well performed audio book but i've come to realize I prefer contemporary settings and this is so far past it's almost futuristic dystopia -- or is it utopia? Still, you have to love Odysseus' dog. "

" I love this story. Not many better. "

" Strangely, I liked the flow of the poem much more than the Iliad. "

" Of course, its homer and from classical antiquity, so I'm on board! Loved reading it! "

" A marvelous classic that's worth at least two or three reads!! "

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

" Prepare to spend a lot of time reading this book. It moves slow, but it's fun to reference back and research Greek mythology as the story progresses. "

" This is a good book that is one of the classics. My favorite part of the book is when Odysseus tricked cyclops and told him his name was nobody. Good book for older students. "

" This one of the few books that I was forced to read in high school and actually enjoyed. This is the type of work that I feel drives most writers of epic fantasy. "

" The rating should be understood to apply to the translation, not the work itself. Rating classics like *The Odyssey* would be very silly.... "

" 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. "

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

" The epitome of classic epic book! Love, freedom, danger, and most of all adventure is what all of our hearts feed on. Not the easiest read, but well worth the extra effort! The words of Homer will become a part of you as you become a part of it! "

" This is just a great story and probably my favorite translation. "

" Fairly boring honestly. Up until the last 8 books or so. "

" one of my favorite stories "

" I read this in school (barely) and didn't really enjoy it. Maybe eventually I'll reread it on my own time. "

" one of the best stories I have ever felt in my mind...Loved it! "

" A marvelous classic that's worth at least two or three reads!! "

" Ohne Frage eines der wichtigsten Werke der Literaturgeschichte. "

" I thought it was okay, but I never would have read it if it had not been required. "

" Glad i finally got to read the whole thing. It's an entertaining story that may be a little difficult to understand but it is a wonderful read "

" I love this epic poem. "

" One of my favorites of all time. Do yourself a favor. "

" One of my all time youth reads. "

" After eleven years of teaching (and re-reading) Robert Fagles's translation, I decided to read Fitzgerald's this time around. Next year I may read Stanley Lombardo's. "

" Not for everyone. I enjoyed the Greek mythology but at times the translation can be quite droll. "

" Awesome. One of the best things ever composed by human beings. "

" By Zeus, this book was so boring. The first half or so, when Odysseus is actually 'odysseying', is good, but then the whole second half when he's just pretending to be an old man and spying on his family is so gut-wrenchingly boring I almost gave up on it. The Illiad is much, much better. "

" My favorite book of childhood!! I am a big Greek fan, their history and culture, especially ancient times. Their legends and the way they are written expand your imagination to unlimited =) "

" Like the legends you've heard so much about; I enjoyed it, again. "

" It is the Odyssey - what can I say? "

" read it so many times,each time gets better.... "

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

" Re read after many years and it's more beautiful than I remember. Worth every minute you spend with it. "

" This is my favorite book of all time. I have read it several times, and each time I do, I get something more/different out of it. It's a difficult read, but very much worth it. The Fagles translation is my favorite, though admittedly, I haven't read them all. "

" I know some who read this almost every year. "

" Well I had to read this for one of my classes but it was not as bad as I thought it would be. The class discussions really helped my understanding but I truly enjoyed the legend and what it contributed to my knowledge overall. "

" I have to teach The Odyssey every year to freshmen. We usually use the Fitzgerald translation, but I wished we used Fagles'. I think my students would understand and enjoy it more. "

" One of my favorite Greek mythology characters and his story is awesome "

" One of my favorite Greek mythology characters and his story is awesome "

" 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 "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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 love both the Fitzgerald and the Lattimore translations. This work is everything. My desert island book, if I were given the desperate situation of only having one book. "

" I love both the Fitzgerald and the Lattimore translations. This work is everything. My desert island book, if I were given the desperate situation of only having one book. "

" This is one of the best books not written. It was part of an oral tradition like much of the Hebrew/Christian Bible, but more entertaining. "

" This is one of the best books not written. It was part of an oral tradition like much of the Hebrew/Christian Bible, but more entertaining. "

" 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.... "

" 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.... "

" Tra i due poemi, il mio preferito. "

" Tra i due poemi, il mio preferito. "

" 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 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 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 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" Greek mythology right up my alley "

" I try to read this through at least once a year. Each time is more moving to me then the last. "

" I try to read this through at least once a year. Each time is more moving to me then the last. "

" Of Homer's works, the Iliad is my favorite. This translation, I think, is the best one. "

" Of Homer's works, the Iliad is my favorite. This translation, I think, is the best one. "

" 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 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. "

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

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

" I've read this work three times. There is something about the treatment, the language, that gives me a taste of the war. It doesn't feel like an ancient battle. I know these people. I recognize them. They're like me. Only I have to remind myself that this happened a long time ago. "

" I've read this work three times. There is something about the treatment, the language, that gives me a taste of the war. It doesn't feel like an ancient battle. I know these people. I recognize them. They're like me. Only I have to remind myself that this happened a long time ago. "

" I read the Stanley Lombardo translation, which rocked my socks off. "

" I read the Stanley Lombardo translation, which rocked my socks off. "

" i don't know what version of The Iliad I read in college, but I loved it "

" wooooooooooooow!!!!!! akhirnya beres juga baca buku ini wkwkwkwkwk "

" i don't know what version of The Iliad I read in college, but I loved it "

" wooooooooooooow!!!!!! akhirnya beres juga baca buku ini wkwkwkwkwk "