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Odyssey Tale Paperback – October 31, 2020

by Cody Schlegel (Author)

4.3 72 ratings

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Odyssey Tale is a gritty retelling of Homer's epic, blending classic fairy tales with Greek mythology.

The story revolves around King Otis Seehus, who has been wrongly imprisoned for a decade following his heroics in the Trojan War. Determined to return home to his wife and son, Otis must overcome countless treacherous obstacles.

Meanwhile, Otis's son, Mac, has nearly reached manhood and has yet to meet his father. Despite rumors of Otis's demise, Mac refuses to believe them and takes it upon himself to find his long-lost father. He organizes a ship and crew led by a wise and magical man named Jinni, who possesses extraordinary powers. The crew consists of sailors who call themselves "Lost Boys," each with unique skills and backstories.

As they set sail, the story unfolds with fantastical elements, unexpected twists, and nostalgic references. The crew faces mythical creatures, encounters classic fairy tale characters, and delves into the depths of Greek mythology, as "once upon a time" provides the backdrop for reimagining one man's journey to reunite with his family and reclaim his kingdom.

Throughout the perilous voyage, Mac grows into adulthood, discovering his strength and resilience while learning valuable lessons about loyalty, courage, and the importance of family bonds. Jinni, with his magical abilities and wisdom, becomes a mentor figure for Mac, guiding him through the trials they encounter.

Odyssey Tale combines the grandeur of Greek mythology with the familiarity of beloved fairy tales, creating a rich tapestry of adventure, emotion, and personal growth. It weaves together the timeless themes of love, heroism, and the enduring power of the human spirit, offering readers a fresh and exciting perspective on a classic tale.

Reading age

12 - 18 years
Print length

353 pages
Language

English
Dimensions

6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
Publication date

October 31, 2020
ISBN-13

979-8666580707
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"A fantasy tale full of lively characters and exciting twists." - Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Cody Schlegel currently resides in east Tennessee with his wife and son.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08M8HF69F
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (October 31, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 353 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8666580707
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 18 years
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.17 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches

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GaryH

Saga? Epic? Epic saga?

Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2021

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It's been a while since I had read Homer's Odyssey. One thing I do remember is how hard it was to read Homer's works. Cody Schlegel re-tells the story in in modern American English, which makes it much easier to read and more enjoyable. And all the boring parts are skipped over. Some embellishments are added. All in all, definitely an upgrade of the original.

Even though I don't remember a lot of of Homer's Odyssey, because I didn't read the Amazon description completely I was a little surprised when I started seeing the additional characters. The added 'Classic Fairy Tale' characters fit well into the re-told story and they add new life to it. So it was a pleasant surprise. Cody Schlegel is exploring what these characters might have become after the original fairy tale ends. Not always the clean-cut characters in the original fairy tale, but they are worthy of a saga. If you need someone to shoot an arrow why not the best archer in all of literature? If you need appropriate villains for the epic adventures, use the best villains literature can provide. I am not going to make a list of them; that would be too much like a spoiler, and reviews should not contain spoilers.

Even though the protagonist spends years and years trying to get back home, it's a fun read. The pace is good. The story telling is good. The characters are good. What's not to like?

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Epic!

Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2021

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Odyssey Tale, by Cody Schlegel is an interesting new book that combines elements of ancient mythology with aspects of the work of the same name by the immortal Greek poet Homer. I am a lover of poetry in general and especially the epic tales written by the ancient bards of Rome and Greece such as Virgil, Horace, Hesiod and others. As such, I was a bit skeptical that this modern author could deign to compare his skills with them, but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the work and truly enjoyed reading this book. It took a good deal of courage to attempt a work of this kind and I applaud the author for having the confidence and faith to take on the task. Even though it seems that the quality of many arts has been declining in the modern era, there is no reason to lose the hope that there can be some beautiful exceptions to this rule. Despite the lofty source of the subject matter, the book is written in the typical style of a modern novel and should be easy reading material for most people. The detailed descriptions of the characters and scenery in the book really make the reader feel like they are taking part in the action rather than reading through the pages. There is a great deal of humorous material in the book that made me smile and chuckle while reading it. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun and unique reading experience.

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Enright, K

An Interesting Retelling of the Original Story by Homer.

Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2021

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Odyssey Tale by Cody Schlegel is wonderful take on the original story of The Odyssey by Homer. This retelling of the Odyssey was a very interesting one, filled with many different storylines and topics, that of unbreakable love, unreachable love, good vs evil, and so on and so forth. The book has many characters ranging from Disney classics to Greek mythology; if the reader is adept with the characters, it makes the story all the more better.

The story follows our main character Otis Seehus, king of a once great nation, but after the Trojan War, he is lost at sea. He is presumed dead until a note is found by the Lost Boys, a once elaborate group of pirates that helped the nations across the globe, now in shambles due to the times changing. Because the king is gone it is up to his son to continue to rule to kingdom until his mother, Otis' wife remarries or until the son, Mac, dies.

The tale continues with Mac and his journey to find his father after his father is kidnapped and captured by a queen of an unruly and corrupt nation. Mac joins the Lost Boys on their journey to find King Otis as they believe a wonderous payday is to come of finding and SAVING a lost king.

Will this band of misfits be able to find the Lost King? They will need to fight through danger after danger on their journey to save Mac's father, will they succeed or will they fall to dangers of the ocean.. Read Odyssey Tale to find out.

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Mondowicked

Delight for my inner child

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2021

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Odysee Tale has my inner child jumping up and down squealing with delight. Fantasy characters from my childhood including Peter Pan, Aladdin, Pinocchio and more, made appearances as a tale about Otis, a long lost Trojan war hero, emerged. I cannot express how exciting it was to be reunited with my childhood in an adult way. The characters drank, visited whores and even partook in some skunky green stuff. No childhood fairy tale would go into those details. While I caught many of the nods to my childhood fantasy characters, I still wonder if there were any I missed. I would love to see the books include an index or some afterword outlining all the various places where the author gained his inspiration for this tale.

The book starts out introducing Penelope, Otis and their son, the main characters of the story. Then, the epic adventure begins, as Otis does not return from the war in which he is the main hero. I could totally feel Penelope's pain. Neither of the lovers gave up, and this led to the creation of a new fairy tale. Unlike some other odysee themed books, the author does not dwell on a single encounter drawing out every frilly detail. Instead, the story reads quickly and easily with some of the most evil characters making more than one appearance. There is appropriate inclusion of magic, hints at how some things from childhood stories came to be, and a marvelous cast of characters. If you are looking to read about an epic Odysee where the main character holds onto hope through the sheer power of love, then this is the tale for you. I hope the author writes another story, this time perhaps with Captain Jack Sparrow, the X-men or other more modern "fairy tales." It would surely be a hit.

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