The Odyssey (Bantam Literature)

(Bantam Literature)

by

Paperback, 224 pages

English language

Published Oct. 19, 1971 by Bantam Books.

ISBN:
9780812004236
OCLC Number:
162991

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3 stars (1 review)

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3 stars

As a psychological thriller, I think this will work much better as a movie rather than as a book. I found the metaphors and description throughout cliched. The plot was unrealistic in text form, with too many improbable turns. The weaving of the past and present together in the film-making twist was admittedly interesting, but also left many plot holes after its conclusion. Why did the motorbike rider run Ben off the road? How was Ben able to become a successful architect after his childhood experiences, and how did this affect his later life?

The narration by Richard Armitage was superb; and this will make an engaging piece of television.