The Odyssey=Finished!

After a long month or so, I have finally finished The Odyssey. It was a long read, and quite boring at times, however I am glad that I took the time to re-read the beginning of the story. I could understand everything that was happening much better, and I began to actually like the story!


The ending was very predictable. I could practically see what was going to happen before I got to the end. I myself wouldn't know how to end a story like that, so I don't mind it! I don't know if I am ready to read the Iliad yet. I think a need a break from the heavy reading, but I am glad that I can say I have read The Odyssey.


I found that the active reading defiantly helped me out in the beginning of the story, but my brain gradually understood the type of writing it was reading and I didn't need to use it as much as I had when I started.

The Odyssey

Every week we are assigned to read more 'chapters' of The Odyssey. I have been reading them, without really reading it. I didn't read it with much effort and I wasn't seeming to get it, or really understand it. It didn't register through my brain so I figured I needed to re-read the books up until what we were assigned to read for this week. I am here to say, I really understand it now and really like the book! I make sure that I read it in a quiet space and somewhere where I can't be distracted! I have gotten to book 13, and am excited to get to 17!