I bought both the Kindle and Audible versions so I could read where possible and listen in the car to stay caught up. The audio version was a lot more compelling and easier to get into.
The reviews are right: the translation is modern and easy to read compared to others. It doesn’t feel like reading ancient prose.
On the Iliad itself: it was hard to appreciate as a layperson. I’ll lean more heavily on guides or textbooks the next time I read something this unfamiliar.