Iris’s Reviews > The Iliad > Status Update

I love it so far. I love the themes of mortal agency vs. divine will. It adds to the tragedy: the mortals think they're making free choices, but they're really not.

I love the soft, tender moments between the brutal fights. I love the depiction of friendship, loyalty, and family.

Aphrodite is awful. But I love that the goddess of love and sex can be cruel and manipulative. Homer knew love isn't innocent.