The Odyssey

The Odyssey by Liv Albert is a fresh, fast-moving retelling of Homer’s epic that reads like the original adventure story—salt-spray, sharp edges and all. After ten years at war, Odysseus has one job left: get back to Ithaca. The problem is the sea is crowded with monsters, temptations, and gods who take a very personal interest in his failures.

Albert follows Odysseus through shipwrecks and strange islands, from the Cyclops to the sirens, with a clear eye for the messy choices that make him compelling. This is Greek mythology with bite: cleverness and consequence, loyalty and ego, survival and sacrifice—no reverent smoothing-over.

Perfect for readers who love myth retellings, ancient history, classic literature, and ocean-spanning adventure, especially if you enjoy smart, accessible storytelling with helpful maps and character profiles.

Set sail with this modern classic and rediscover why The Odyssey still grips us.