The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
313
Novel • Fiction
North Carolina • 1990s
2002
Adult
18+ years
In The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break by Steven Sherrill, the Minotaur, a mythical being, lives in the modern American South, working as a line cook. This novel explores his attempts to navigate daily life, seeking connection and understanding amid challenges brought by his unique identity and perpetual outsider status.
Melancholic
Gritty
Contemplative
Mysterious
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The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break by Steven Sherrill is praised for its imaginative premise and poignant exploration of loneliness through the Minotaur's modern-day life. The prose is evocative, drawing empathy for the mythical protagonist. However, the pacing may feel slow to some, and the integration of myth with reality might not resonate with every reader. Overall, it's a unique and thought-provoking read.
Readers who enjoy The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break by Steven Sherrill typically appreciate magical realism and mythological themes set in contemporary settings, much like fans of American Gods by Neil Gaiman and The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. They relish introspective narratives and character-driven stories.
5,376 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
313
Novel • Fiction
North Carolina • 1990s
2002
Adult
18+ years
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