The King Must Die by Mary Renault

The King Must Die

Theseus #1

Mary Renault

338 pages • first pub 1958 (editions) user-added

fiction historical challenging informative medium-paced

Description

The King Must Die is the scintillating story of the mythical hero Theseus, slayer of monsters, abductor of princesses, and king of Athens. He emerges from these pages as a clearly defined personality: brave and aggressive, tough and quick, highly ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 492 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 28%
challenging 25%
informative 25%
dark 21%
tense 14%
emotional 10%
reflective 10%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 13%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 26% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.66

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