The Bull from the Sea by Mary Renault

The Bull from the Sea

Theseus #2

Mary Renault with Bettany Hughes (Contributor)

290 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective medium-paced
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The sequel to The King Must Die. The Bull from the Sea continues the story of the hero Theseus after his return from Crete.Having freed the city of Athens from the onerous tribute demanded by the ruler of Knossos – the sacrifice of noble youths an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 259 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
sad 44%
dark 33%
tense 33%
emotional 22%
mysterious 22%
reflective 22%
challenging 11%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 21%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 37% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 33% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.91

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