30 review for The Odyssey

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   5 out of 5

   Jerry – Oct 07, 2020

   Funny story: My copy of this book came from a eBay lot--that is, a set of multiple items bought together from that website--and this specific one formerly belonged to a school library...in Ontario! Used bookstores don't accept ex-library items, so, now that I'm done with it, I'll just donate mine to a thrift store...and who knows where it'll end up after that? As for the book itself, it was a fun adaptation of an age-old story. Wishbone fans know what to expect from these novels, and that's what Funny story: My copy of this book came from a eBay lot--that is, a set of multiple items bought together from that website--and this specific one formerly belonged to a school library...in Ontario! Used bookstores don't accept ex-library items, so, now that I'm done with it, I'll just donate mine to a thrift store...and who knows where it'll end up after that? As for the book itself, it was a fun adaptation of an age-old story. Wishbone fans know what to expect from these novels, and that's what you get here. As a longtime advanced reader, I would suggest reading the original over this...but, for those who have trouble with antiquated literature, this does a good job of putting the long epic into easy to understand terms.

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   5 out of 5

   Savannah – Apr 15, 2014

   "Can you please tell me when your obsession with Greek mythology began?" "Well, it all started when I was six and my mom brought home this book from the library...it all just went downhill from there. I started using Scylla and Charybdis metaphors all the time and I freaked out when scientists discovered a new dwarf planet and named it 'Circe'. 'Nobody' puns prevailed in my house, and then my dad began to read 'D'aulaires' Book of Greek Myths' before bed..." "Can you please tell me when your obsession with Greek mythology began?" "Well, it all started when I was six and my mom brought home this book from the library...it all just went downhill from there. I started using Scylla and Charybdis metaphors all the time and I freaked out when scientists discovered a new dwarf planet and named it 'Circe'. 'Nobody' puns prevailed in my house, and then my dad began to read 'D'aulaires' Book of Greek Myths' before bed..."

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   4 out of 5

   Sparrow – Feb 25, 2013

   I can't remember how I got this book - I wonder if it was a set with the PC game that I played over and over as a kid. For that possibility, I don't think I can give this book up. I don't think I can label it a favourite anymore just because it's still a kid's book, but I still love Wishbone, and I love the Odyssey story, or at least the 5% of the story that everyone knows. Maybe I'll love the prose version. I can't remember how I got this book - I wonder if it was a set with the PC game that I played over and over as a kid. For that possibility, I don't think I can give this book up. I don't think I can label it a favourite anymore just because it's still a kid's book, but I still love Wishbone, and I love the Odyssey story, or at least the 5% of the story that everyone knows. Maybe I'll love the prose version.

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   5 out of 5

   Sandra Strange – May 10, 2010

   I read this book first in 9th grade English, then again for a college class. It's not a whole lot more than a rousing adventure tale in a classical Greek setting with gods and heroes galore. My favorite part is Penelope's resourcefulness and my least favorite, Odysseus' egotism. Here's another classic everyone literate ought to be acquainted with--lots of allusions in our contemporary life! I read this book first in 9th grade English, then again for a college class. It's not a whole lot more than a rousing adventure tale in a classical Greek setting with gods and heroes galore. My favorite part is Penelope's resourcefulness and my least favorite, Odysseus' egotism. Here's another classic everyone literate ought to be acquainted with--lots of allusions in our contemporary life!

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   5 out of 5

   Annie – Oct 13, 2010

   I love the Wishbone series/books but this was one of my favorites. I grew up with Wishbone and hope that younger generations can learn classic stories at an early age through him as well. I recommend it for young readers and old ones alike!

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   4 out of 5

   Alyson – Jul 11, 2016

   A great wishbone version of the classic, 6 year old was totally into it. While (obviously) a lot was cut out, the main themes and story points were included to give a solid basic, yet entertaining outline of the tale.

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   4 out of 5

   Chris – Feb 15, 2016

   Enriching read. Always good to hang out with the Greeks :)

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   5 out of 5

   Despond – Dec 23, 2008

   Wishbone Classic #02 Odyssey (Wishbone Classics) by Homer (1996)

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   5 out of 5

   Crowleaf –

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    5 out of 5

    Mark Adams –

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    5 out of 5

    Saphraneet –

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    4 out of 5

    Margaret Curran Ligeras –

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    4 out of 5

    Tyler Powell –

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    4 out of 5

    Sarah Geesy –

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    4 out of 5

    Jovany Hernanded –

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    4 out of 5

    Raul –

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    4 out of 5

    Hadley James –

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    5 out of 5

    C.A. Craven –

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    4 out of 5

    Hannah Daffinson –

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    5 out of 5

    Kitty –

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    5 out of 5

    Lost In A Book Amber –

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    5 out of 5

    Theresa Cruz –

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

    Quinn Ramsay –

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    4 out of 5

    Brittany Delgado –

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    4 out of 5

    Jesseca –

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

    Angela Sellers –