E Train Talks Books: A Literacy Initiative
Aug 10, 2026 · 2 min · 2 segments
With Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY now in theaters, I’m going back to the legendary story that started it all, but this time in graphic novel form! In this E Train Talks Books review, I’m taking a…
Ethan MintoHost
He fought during the Trojan War, and on his journey back home, he angers the god of the sea, Poseidon.
So many trials, so much entertainment for the reader, and one of the most important and renowned stories in history.
Hines did a fantastic job adapting a 2,000-year-old tale into a great reading experience for kids today.
All of the mythological aspects are there, so Percy Jackson fans, this is a story for you.
It doesn't read like a 600-page poem, as the Odyssey originally was written, but more as a modern, visual reading experience.
Highly recommend readers of all ages to find a copy and dive into some legendary mythology and a piece of interpreted poetic history.
He fought during the Trojan War, and on his journey back home, he angers the god of the sea, Poseidon.
So many trials, so much entertainment for the reader, and one of the most important and renowned stories in history.
Hines did a fantastic job adapting a 2,000-year-old tale into a great reading experience for kids today.
All of the mythological aspects are there, so Percy Jackson fans, this is a story for you.
It doesn't read like a 600-page poem, as the Odyssey originally was written, but more as a modern, visual reading experience.
Highly recommend readers of all ages to find a copy and dive into some legendary mythology and a piece of interpreted poetic history.
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