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haylkonig's review against another edition
5.0
heartbreaking translation, humanizing everyone at every turn. who would have guessed this work of literature that's endured the falls of civilizations slaps
mclux's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
patroclus, my beloved.
caileyy_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
valzi's review against another edition
1.0
Poor literature. Bad plot; characters are flatter and thinner than the paper they're printed on. At least there is some interesting mythology here for later authors to write actual stories about.
The Mahabharata is much more interesting if you'd like some ancient mythological literature.
The Mahabharata is much more interesting if you'd like some ancient mythological literature.
fatjakeypoo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It's "The Iliad." You want me to review "The Iliad"? Get outta here.
(Emily Wilson's translation was superb)
(Emily Wilson's translation was superb)
alondralv's review against another edition
5.0
only having one hour to write an essay exam for this almost killed me
msimock's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
karl0ta's review against another edition
Ok this was... not for me. Occasionally I would find a beautiful turn of phrase that would make it worth it, though. I'm glad I read it, but I can't say I enjoyed it - though that's on me, since I never liked war stories or fight scenes.