Waiting for Odysseus: A Novel

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Summary: One of the best books ever!
Review: I think that all of Clemence McLaren's books, like this one, are simply amazing!! Her ability to put herself into every character she writes about, like Helen, Cassandra, a witch, or a goddess, she can do it all. I recommend her books to anyone, young or old, who wants to learn about Greek myths, or just wants to read a good book. Waiting for Odysseus, Inside the Walls of Troy, and the best book of all three, Aphrodite's Blessings: Love Stories from the Greek Myths, are all amazing!! Buy her books, and you WON'T be dissapointed! Thank you McLaren!

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Summary: Review for Mr. Goldman-GHS
Review: I thought this was a great book, especially for girls who are interested in Greek mythology. I was assigned this book to read and see whether or not my teacher should buy a class set. My answer is definetly yes. I also went ahead and read her two other books (both are excellent, I may add). This book has many facts combined with spellbinding tales of adventure, romance, virtue, heroism, and all is viewed through the eyes of women. The last example was the fact that decided my liking this book, so many of the books on Greek mythology are written from a man's gory point of view. This book has dynamic parts of light and dark to tell the age-old story of Odysseus in a new aura. I liked this book a lot and I believe that all Greek history lovers, be they boy or girl, should read this and get a new angle on Odysseus' drama.

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Summary: Thank you!
Review: I would like to personally thank Mrs. McLaren for writing this wonderful book as well as 'Inside the Walls of Troy'. I found both of these spectacular books absolutely fascinating and I strongly contradict those illiterate people out there who don't appreciate good literature. I already knew the stories of the Iliad and the Odyssey when I read these books, but they gave me a whole, new and different point of view on the subject. The first time I read the book, I couldn't put it down. I believe this book will now rank among my favorites, which I read over and over again. Some of those books are the 'Golden Compass', and 'Wild Magic'. This book defienetly is destined to be ranked among the best. I would also like to thank Mrs. McLaren for visiting our classroom, and I encourage her to keep on writing, for those who truly appreciate good literature.

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Summary: The Book To End All Feminine Books
Review: This book was fantastic! Usually, you never hear about the women in Greek or Roman mythology, but in this book, the whole story is told through the women's point of view.
My favorite was the profile of the story as told by Penelope, because since it was the first, it set the stage for all chapters ahead of this one. She was a lot less quiet in her own words than she is in the Odyssey. The suitors, on the other hand, are bad! Very bad! You don't spend someone's money and try to seduce their wife, unless your sure that the guy is dead!
It gets difficult, but it just has to be. This is a great book, in language simple enough to understand, not like the actual book, and pretty much every woman can relate to.

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Summary: One of my favorite books
Review: This is a great read for anybody who likes fantasy or Greek mythology. I encourage people to read it, because it is very interesting. I read it in one day because I just couldn't stop. It is the story of the Odyssey from the wonen's point of view. I've also read the Odyssey and Waiting for Odysseus is much better. I love the book. IN the book it talks about the love story between Penelope and Odysseus which is oh so romantic. THis is one of my favorite books in the world. So read it.