The King Must Die : A Novel

Rating:
Summary: This book was very difficult to get through.
Review: While I have not read Mary Renaults other books, I heard nothing but great reviews for this one. I struggled through the first three books, waiting for the point when I would get absorbed in the book and not want to put it down. Instead, when I reached Crete, I found myself confused and not willing to read more. Spurred on by other people's forceful recommendations, I read Crete and found it a little more entertaining . However, if you want to read the myth of Theseus, I recommend skipping this book, and reading the shorter version included in the back.