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The Venus Throw: A Mystery of Ancient Rome by Steven Saylor

mbondlamberty's review against another edition

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4.0

Fun and easy reads through which to learn Roman History - in this case Dio

csdaley's review against another edition

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3.0

This book took forever to get going. If it wasn't for the setting I am not sure I would have finished it. The mystery didn't really capture me.

danielshelsel's review against another edition

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informative mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

sophiewilliams's review against another edition

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3.0

Interesting arguments in the trial. Had forgotten how Catullus was portrayed in this - remember translating his poetry when I was younger.

rociobn28's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny informative mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

lurk's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark funny informative mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

pollyno9's review against another edition

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3.0

Humor, mystery, salacious gossip, this book has it all.

poisonouspixie22's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

sandyl's review against another edition

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4.0

Another good read about ancient Rome.
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