The King Must Die by Mary Renault

The King Must Die

Theseus #1

Mary Renault

352 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 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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