A review by _mephistopheles_
The Last of the Wine by Mary Renault

adventurous emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.25

This is the first book that's I've read from this author. Really liked the detailed descriptions of life in Ancient Athens throughout the Peloponnesian War. It was interesting to see the main character's growth from a child to a man. It almost feels like a coming of age story but its combined with the continuing events of the war, so that both the historic events and his life share the spotlight. Another thing I liked was the focus on his ideological journey and you can see the influences of his father and of the most famous philosophical figures of that age. Another thing that remained with me is his relationship with his father and with his lover from the start to the end. In general , this book really makes you live that period in time, it feels like you are there with them. ⚔️🛡️🦉