The Last of the Wine by Mary Renault

The Last of the Wine

Mary Renault

fiction classics historical lgbtqia+ challenging emotional informative slow-paced

446 pages | first published 1956

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Alexis, a young Athenian of good family, reaches manhood during the last phases of the Peloponnesian war. He meets Lysis, a youth influenced by Socrates, and their relationship develops.
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Summary of 365 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
emotional 59%
informative 53%
adventurous 50%
challenging 43%
inspiring 21%
sad 21%
dark 9%
tense 9%
hopeful 3%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 30%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 37% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.95

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