Catilina's Riddle by Steven Saylor

Catilina's Riddle

Roma Sub Rosa #3

Steven Saylor

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

The year is 63 BC, and Gordianus the Finder unexpectedly achieves the dream of every Roman: owning a farm in the Etruscan countryside. Vowing to leave behind the corruption of Rome, he abandons the city, taking his family with him. This bucolic li...

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Community Reviews Summary of 182 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 100%
emotional 75%
tense 50%
dark 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.86

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