The King Must Die by Mary Renault

The King Must Die

Theseus #1

Mary Renault with Bettany Hughes

400 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous medium-paced

Description

Theseus is the grandson of the King of Troizen, but his paternity is shrouded in mystery – can he really be the son of the god Poseidon? When he discovers his father’s sword beneath a rock, his mother must reveal his true identity: Theseus is the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 591 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
mysterious 28%
challenging 25%
dark 22%
informative 20%
reflective 14%
tense 14%
emotional 8%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 19%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 24% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 28% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.66

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