The Bull from the Sea by Mary Renault

The Bull from the Sea

Theseus #2

Mary Renault

269 pages • first pub 1962 (view editions) user-added

fiction classics historical literary challenging reflective medium-paced
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In this sequel to The King Must Die Theseus defies the Gods’ and claims the throne of Athens a move that culminates in the terrible, fateful destruction of the house of Minos -- the Minotaur.

Community Reviews

3.9
based on 389 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 92%

sad: 40%

reflective: 29%

tense: 29%

challenging: 25%

dark: 25%

emotional: 25%

mysterious: 18%

informative: 7%

inspiring: 3%

Pace

14% of readers chose fast
71% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

29% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
33% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

43% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

52% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

82% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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