418 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425263624
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: 06 April 2010
Description
First-century Rome: a world of depravity, blood, and secrets. The ruthless and enigmatic Emperor Domitian watches over all—and fixes his gaze on one humble young woman…. Thea is a slave girl from Judaea, purchased as a toy for the spiteful heires...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,331 reviews
Moods
tense 64%
dark 56%
emotional 55%
sad 24%
challenging 23%
hopeful 19%
informative 12%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 8%
reflective 3%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 23% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Slavery, Child abuseModerate
Sexual violence, Antisemitism, Animal crueltyMinor
Pedophilia, Pregnancy
418 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425263624
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: 06 April 2010
Description
First-century Rome: a world of depravity, blood, and secrets. The ruthless and enigmatic Emperor Domitian watches over all—and fixes his gaze on one humble young woman…. Thea is a slave girl from Judaea, purchased as a toy for the spiteful heires...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,331 reviews
Moods
tense 64%
dark 56%
emotional 55%
sad 24%
challenging 23%
hopeful 19%
informative 12%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 8%
reflective 3%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 23% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Slavery, Child abuseModerate
Sexual violence, Antisemitism, Animal crueltyMinor
Pedophilia, Pregnancy