The Charioteer

A beautifully written book. While reading, I felt like I had to repeatedly pick up my heart from the floor.

Mary Renault is such a compelling writer. Not many authors can pull off a story based on a metaphor in Plato's philosophy, but Renault had a complete understanding of what she wanted to communicate with her characters.

Complex, well-written characters, a haunting story, and beautiful prose. Mary Renault deserves much more recognition for her work.