The Bull from The Sea

De: Mary Renault

Narrado por: Kris Dyer

This second instalment in the story of the legendary hero begins with Theseus' triumphant return from Crete after slaying the Minotaur.

Having freed the city of Athens from the onerous tribute demanded by the ruler of Knossos - the sacrifice of noble youths and maidens to the appetite of the Labyrinth's monster - Theseus has returned home to find his father dead and himself the new king.

But his adventures have only just begun: He still must confront the Amazons; capture their queen, Hippolyta; and face the tragic results of Phaedra's jealous rage.

Piecing together the fragments of myth and using her deep understanding of the cultures reflected in these legends, Mary Renault has constructed an enthralling narrative of a time when heroes battled monsters and gods strode the earth.

©1962 Mary Renault (P)2015 Audible, Ltd

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Miss Renault has no equal." ( New Statesman)
"Excellent entertainment." ( New York Times Book Review)

the authors skill stands out

Mary Renault's writing is like poetry and she makes ancient Greece come alive. this version is well performed.b

Vintage Mary Renault

I often marvel at how an author can bring Greek mythology not merely to life, but render it into a riveting tale. Thank you, Mary Renault, for the boundlessly rich imagination that has deeply enriched my own.

Story

The voice was not quite right, esp when trying to express women voices it was irritating. Hard to put my finger on.

Exciting and suspenseful

Very creative rendering of what happened to Theseus and Phaedra and Hippollitus after the Minotaur. I missed the part about going to Hades to bring back Hercules. and there was no mention of Helen. I enjoyed reading this book.

Not for me, i tried to listen a few times

I didn't realize this was written like the person was from Roman times and read that way as well.
It grates on me. i tried to return it but Audible says not eligible even though i listened to less than an hour and the story is oveer 11 hours. Not happy with Audible.