The Bull from The Sea
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The Bull from The Sea
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Narrated by:
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Kris Dyer
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By:
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Mary Renault
About this listen
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, LtdCritic Reviews
"Excellent entertainment." ( New York Times Book Review)
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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- Dr Ann-Maree Nobelius
- 09-08-2020
Boring and disappointing
It’s not like she had to create the story, and she distorted it in such bizarre ways...you know it’s failing when you can’t wait for it to be over.
The narration didn’t help it was robotic and lacking feeling, as if read by a synthetic voice...the voice was too gentle for this manly man and Greek hero but the worst was the pronunciation of conventional terms such as Centaur (said as Kentor). It took me ages to realise that was what he was referring to...very disappointing
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Kenneth
- 28-12-2016
Legends Reborn
We tend to grow up knowing legends presented either as children's entertainment or read by chance when in primary or junior secondary school. To come across them again as an adult could be a dangerous activity in terms of disillusionment or dismissal. However, Mary Renault not only re-presents the stories, but offers interpretation and commentary on them that allow them to assume their proper stature.
And in this audiobook Kris Dyer's reading captures the youthfulness of the narrator, Theseus, as well as pointing to his destiny.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Rae1
- 07-10-2024
Beautiful language
The writing draws you in and the narration is sensitive and evocative. The myth is beautifully humanised.
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