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Monday, January 27, 2025

Book: The Illiad Graphic Novel

 Book: The illiad Graphic Novel

Author: Gareth Hinds

Pages: 272


This is my 24th read for the year

What Amazon Says:
More than three thousand years ago, two armies faced each other in an epic battle that rewrote history and came to be knkown as the Trojan War.  The Illiad, Homer's legendary account of this 9 year ordeal, is considered the greatest war story of all time and one of the most important works of Western literature.  In this stunning graphic novel adaptation - a thoroughly researched and artfully rendered masterowkr - renowned illustrator Gareth Hinds captures all the grim glory of Homer's epic.  Dynami illustrations take readers directly to the plains of Troy, into the battle itself, and lay bare the complex emotions of the men, women, and gods whose struggles fueled the war and determined its outcome.

After reading Clytemnestra earlier this month, I wanted to read the Illiad and Odessy in hopes that she might be mentioned in the story.  I did decide to start with the graphic novel for this daunting novel series, just to get a taste until I have more time.  Sadly in the graphic novel, she is not mentioned, but I did enjoy the story.  Artwork was okay. 

Stars: 4

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