The Odyssey
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4.1 • 159 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Fresh from his triumphs in the Trojan War, Odysseus, King of Ithaca, wants nothing more than to return home to his family. Instead, he offends the sea god, Poseidon, who dooms him to years of shipwreck and wandering. Battling man-eating monsters, violent storms, and the supernatural seductions of sirens and sorceresses, Odysseus will need all his strength and cunning--and a little help from Mount Olympus--to make his way home and seize his kingdom from the schemers who seek to wed his queen and usurp his throne. Award-winning graphic artist Gareth Hinds masterfully reinterprets a story of heroism, adventure, and high action that has been told and retold for more than 2,500 years--though never quite like this. With bold imagery and an ear tuned to the music of Homer’s epic poem, Gareth Hinds reinterprets the ancient classic as it’s never been told before.
Customer Reviews
A Lean, Well-Executed Retelling of a Classic
For those wanting the full experience of Homer’s epic poem, it is (or course) much better to go directly to the source material. But as a well-illustrated summary that stays true to the core events of the Odyssey, Gareth Hinds has done an admirable job capturing the essence of these stories in an entertaining and concise format.
This is the meat-and-potatoes version of a book that really should be savored in it’s full glory, but if that’s all you are looking for, than this is a faithful (albeit lean) retelling.
Enthralling… and accessible.
Words fail me. I love this adaptation, and I wish it had been available when I was in high school.