The Odyssey, by Homer
This book was full of many of the famous Greek myths we hear about today. The author Rick Riordan with his Percy Jackson series first got me interested in Greek mythology. The example in the paragraph above was one of the stories he wrote about in one of his books, and since I read the source of the Greek myth of the Cyclops, I am now much more knowledgeable about the story. This book is perfect for all those Greek mythology fanatics and those who are just interested in reading about old legends and tales. I really enjoyed the story of Odysseus. In the past I have heard a lot about Greek Mythology and all these adventures that some person named Odysseus went through. I am really happy that I finally have the knowledge that I was missing back then to know just who Odysseus was and what he did. The only thing I would say I did not like about The Odyssey was that it moved a little slow. Also the fact that some parts were kind of difficult to unde rstand because Homer wrote this epic poem for people of his time and there are references to things modern day people would not understand. Over all the book was a great reading experience for me and most likely will be for many others who read The Odyssey.
Sky, grade 9
Glendale Central Library
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I enjoyed reading this book because although it was difficult to understand, it was fun to read. I enjoy reading Roman and Greek myths, and this book made many references to those gods, so it was a good read for me.
Reviewed by Jason P., grade 9
Montrose Library
I thought that this was an absolutely captivating story. There were so many thrilling moments and suspenseful encounters that I was hardly able to stop reading. I particularly liked that the story was very well-written, as it made the entire experience more enjoyable. I think anybody who likes adventure stories would love to read The Odyssey. It made me think about the different places around the world and how interesting it would be to visit them.
Reviewed by Alec S., Grade 10
Glendale Central Library
To be honest, I liked everything about The Odyssey- the author's tone, the meticulous descriptions of the various settings, the language and the syntax, and obviously, the suspense (one of the most suspenseful books you'll ever read). One would really enjoy the book, if into Ancient History (Greek/Roman) and mythology. Despite that, I think anyone would enjoy one of the oldest historical books on the planet. Happy reading!
Reviewed by Henry G., Grade 11
Pacific Park Library
The Odyssey was quite a long epic poem to read, and it became tedious at times. However, it was an interesting story that I enjoyed. Just to think of the fact that this story was passed down over hundreds, even thousands of years is amazing. This poem would certainly interest anybody trying to learn more about Greek culture. One of my favorite parts of the book is when Odysseus gets home, and fights the suitors that bothered Penelope, and wanted her hand in marriage. It felt like a "happily ever after" fairy tale ending, the story leading up to the union of the two.
Reviewed by Anonymous, Grade 9
Downtown Central Library