How can a summarised version of an epic (with explanations and critical analyses) be better than the full fledged original book? If I had known this version was better, I would never have picked up the actual Odyssey.

It was short and concise, it highlighted all the best parts and you didn't even have to read through the boring, unnecessary parts by Homer. 

Stanley P. Baldwin made the book sound a lot more interesting, and it was written in a language so simple and fun, I wish he'd written a translated version of the book. 

This was a really great companion and I am thankful I have a copy in hand.