The King Must Die by Mary Renault

The King Must Die

Theseus #1

Mary Renault

338 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative medium-paced

Description

In this ambitious, ingenious narrative, celebrated historical novelist Mary Renault take legendary hero Theseus and spins his myth into a fast-paced and exciting story. Renault starts with Theseus' early years, showing how the mystery of his fathe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 499 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 31%
challenging 27%
informative 24%
dark 20%
tense 13%
emotional 10%
reflective 10%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 13%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 25% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.66

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