The Adventures of Odysseus And Tales of Troy vs The Odyssey of Homer: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Achilles, Odysseus, Trojan War, Greece, Greek Mythology, Children's fiction
The Adventures of Odysseus And Tales of Troy
“THIS is the story of Odysseus, the most renowned of all the heroes the Greek poets have told us of - of Odysseus, his wars and wanderings.”
A retelling of the events of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus based on Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.
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The Odyssey of Homer
Homer's epic poem The Odyssey is one of the greatest and most influential literary works ever produced. However, its complex language and dense web of allusions and metaphors can be difficult for some readers to…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Odyssey of Homer has the widest readership — 1271215 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The Adventures of Odysseus And Tales of Troy | The Odyssey of Homer | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.9 (1271215) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.9 (1458) |
Reception
| The Adventures of Odysseus And Tales of Troy | The Odyssey of Homer | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 4 | 1271215 |
| Editions | 55 | 43 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 1000460 |
| Reading it now | — | 88977 |
| Written reviews | — | 35867 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 5319 |
| Pages | 144 | 132 |