Books like The Odyssey

A simplified, easy-on-the-senses retelling of "The Odyssey". The original is tucked away somewhere at the back of my book-shelf. It had me quaking in my boots.This, I get....and enjoy.My interest was actually piqued by the **Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan. Constant references to Odysseus's epic trip had me curious about the original.Odysseus, the brave (although, slightly pompous) warrior is sailing back home after the epic battle of Troy. A lovely wife,Penelope and Telemachus, a son he hasn't seen in eleven years await him in his kingdom of Ithaca.As he sets sail with his fleet of ships, he encounters mythical creatures, love-struck nymphs, grumpy cyclopses, the odd cannibal or two and a couple of other seriously depraved characters. Adding to his woes are the fury of the sea-god Poseidon.....a crew which doubts their captain....and a route that seems to have been put together by a sadistic travel-agent!The end of the journey throws another nasty surprise : unruly suitors for the hand of Penelope and the riches of Ithaca.I tell you....a Greek Hero's work is never done!!In all, an engaging read....lots of mayhem, chaos, and what-have-you. **Reference : \ \