One of the classics on Greek mythology The Iliad focuses on the Trojan war between the Acheans and Trojans. And quite a war it is with spears going through stomachs and arrows going into necks.
The basis of the story is that in the sky on Mount Olympus there are many gods who control the earth and it is these who control who will win the war. It's hard to describe the story as there is so much going on that it could be put into 3 books if reworded. Put simply, however, it is a document of the mythological war.
Although not for the light-headed The Iliad is an interesting book with many bloody scenes. Perfect for those fans of "Gladiator" or "Braveheart". This one took me longer to read than a book of a larger size purely due to it's writing and riddles. However, Homer's writing is well done and thought out with extensive plots and full descriptions of characters, although some of the details seem a bit irrellevant to the story itself.
This book is not one which you would casually pick up and expect to read in a day. It is one for those who appreciate literature rather than laugh in it's face.
Neddless to say I did enjoy the book but it probably won't be something I'd read again unless it was set for academia.
Rating: 2.5/5
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