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400 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375726811
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 10 July 2001
Description
In The Last of the Wine, two young Athenians, Alexias and Lysis, compete in the palaestra, journey to the Olympic games, fight in the wars against Sparta, and study under Socrates. As their relationship develops, Renault expertly conveys Greek cul...
Community Reviews Summary of 577 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
informative 54%
adventurous 45%
challenging 41%
sad 26%
inspiring 17%
tense 9%
hopeful 8%
dark 6%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 31% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Slavery, Death of parentModerate
Death, Misogyny, XenophobiaMinor
Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Pregnancy
400 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375726811
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 10 July 2001
Description
In The Last of the Wine, two young Athenians, Alexias and Lysis, compete in the palaestra, journey to the Olympic games, fight in the wars against Sparta, and study under Socrates. As their relationship develops, Renault expertly conveys Greek cul...
Community Reviews Summary of 577 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
informative 54%
adventurous 45%
challenging 41%
sad 26%
inspiring 17%
tense 9%
hopeful 8%
dark 6%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 31% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Slavery, Death of parentModerate
Death, Misogyny, XenophobiaMinor
Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Pregnancy