Some stories are so big, one screen is not enough to hold them. With The Odyssey sparking fresh interest in Homer’s legendary tale across Malaysia, audiences are once again being drawn into a world of gods, monsters, heroes, longing, loyalty, and the long road home.
But for those leaving the cinema still thinking about Odysseus, Penelope, Circe, and the myths that shaped them, the adventure does not have to end when the credits roll.
Rakuten Kobo is inviting readers to go beyond the big-screen spectacle with a curated eBook guide inspired by The Odyssey, featuring the original epic, essential Greek mythology, modern retellings, alternative perspectives, and accessible adventure-led reads.
Whether you are discovering Homer for the first time, revisiting the classics after watching the film, or looking for a fresh take on familiar myths, Kobo makes it easy to continue the journey anytime, anywhere.
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For readers who want to start with the original: The Odyssey by Homer (Translated by Emily Wilson)
| Before the big-screen spectacle, there was the epic poem that started it all. The Odyssey follows Odysseus on his long and dangerous journey home after the Trojan War, as he faces shipwrecks, monsters, temptations, divine interference, and the enduring pull of home. For readers who want to understand the heart of the story, this is the place to begin. |
For readers who want the story before the journey: The Iliad by Homer (Translated by Emily Wilson)
| To better understand the world that shaped Odysseus, readers can turn to The Iliad, Homer’s epic account of the Trojan War. Filled with rage, honour, grief, glory, and tragedy, it offers a powerful look at the conflict that comes before The Odyssey, and the mythic figures whose stories continue to echo through literature and popular culture today. |
For readers who want mythology through a woman’s eyes: Circeby Madeline Miller
| For those fascinated by one of The Odyssey’s most memorable figures, Circe offers a rich and moving retelling of the enchantress often remembered for turning men into pigs. In Madeline Miller’s hands, Circe becomes a complex heroine with her own power, loneliness, choices, and story to tell. |
For readers who love romance, tragedy, and heroic legend: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
| Set in the world of the Trojan War, The Song of Achillesreimagines the bond between Achilles and Patroclus with tenderness and heartbreak. It is a deeply emotional read for those drawn to mythology for the human relationships, longing, and tragedy at the centre of these ancient stories. |
For readers curious about Penelope’s side of the story: The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
| Odysseus may be remembered for his long journey home, but what about the woman who waited? In The Penelopiad, Margaret Atwood gives Penelope a sharp, witty, and thought-provoking voice of her own, offering a fresh perspective on loyalty, storytelling, and the myths we think we know. |
For readers who want to hear from the women of Troy: A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes
| The Trojan War has often been told through the men who fought it, but A Thousand Ships shifts the focus to the women whose lives were changed by it. Sweeping and emotional, Natalie Haynes’ retelling gives voice to queens, captives, mothers, daughters, goddesses, and survivors across the mythological world. |
For readers who want a fun, modern way into mythology: Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
| Not every myth-inspired read needs to begin with an ancient text. For younger readers, longtime fans, or anyone looking for a lighter and more accessible adventure, the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series brings Greek gods, monsters, quests, and prophecies into the modern world. Fast-paced, funny, and full of heroic chaos, it is perfect for anyone who wants more mythology after watching The Odyssey. |
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Because sometimes, the best way to enjoy a story is to read the one that came before it, and the many brilliant stories it inspired after.
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