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One of the greatest stories ever created.
First, to all that gave this book low reviews because they couldn't understand it, I ask that you not speak poorly of the book simply because it was above your comprehension level. To the average reader, this book is understandable and the story is remarkable. Being one of the first books to ever be written, there have been countless thousands of books in the years leading up to now that have been in some way based off the Odyssey, and there have been more that are directly related in the story of finding a path and finidng one's self that takes place. It is worth reading and deserves over five stars just for the fact that so many other great books have existed because of the Odyssey. <
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>If you're looking for adventure and satisfaction of an enemy defeated, I can tell you that there aren't many better books in the Odyssey in this regard. The adventure that both Odysseus and his son Telemachus get through, together and apart, is one that will always be remebered and admiringly emulated in books to come. <
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>Overall, if you stick with it, keep in mind that the story was not created or first written in English (it's a very good translation, however), it will reward you with an excellent story and a brilliant memory for years to come.

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The Best Odyssey Translation Available
This translation is by far the best I've read. Fagles is the greatest storyteller of mythology in our time. I must caution, however; be prepared to be bored. The first 75 pages are not that interesting. I also suggest that you read Fagles' The Iliad prior to trying The Odyssey on for size. <
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>This story is also for the more intelligent sector of our population. You must have a broad vocabulary to comprehend the plotline and patience to stick with it. I personally suggest that you annotate as you read (and include some unknown word definitions) on either Post-its or in the margins. Keep that pocket dictionary handy! <
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>But if you like adventure and the Greek Gods, then this is surely your book. After all, everyone lives their own Odyssey, whether it be the journey home of Odysseus, the glorious death of Achilles, or just the time we spend trying to find ourselves. Read this book, and begin your own Odyssey.

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To each his own
Personally, I thought that this book was extrememly boring. I had to read it in school and I didn't understand it at all. The words were very confusing and the plot had so many different aspects that it was hard for me to keep up. However, if you are a person that likes action and fighting scenes, then I am sure that you would love this book. Many of the guys in my class loved it becuase of the fight scenes. It all just depends on what type of novel you enjoy.