Content levels
Positive tags
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
Five thousand years on - and the Minotaur, or M as he is known to his colleagues, is working as a line chef at Grub's Rib in Carolina, keeping to himself, keeping his horns down, trying in vain to put his past behind him. He leads an ordered lifestyle in a shabby trailer park where he tinkers with cars, writes and re-writes to-do lists and observes the haphazard goings on around him. Outwardly controlled, M tries to hide his emotional turmoil as he is transported deeper into the human world of deceit, confusion and need.
The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This literary fantasy features an immortal mythological creature navigating modern working-class life with themes of isolation, identity, and emotional trauma. Likely contains adult language and mature themes given the contemporary setting and literary fiction approach.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include grief and isolation.
Who'll love this
Adult readers who appreciate character-driven fantasy exploring what it means to be different will connect with M's struggle to find his place.