Roman Blood by Steven Saylor

Roman Blood

Roma Sub Rosa #1

Steven Saylor

387 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical mystery informative mysterious fast-paced

Description

In the unseasonable heat of a spring morning in 80 B.C., Gordianus the Finder is summoned to the house of Cicero, a young advocate staking his reputation on a case involving the savage murder of the wealthy, sybaritic Sextus Roscius. Charged with ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 318 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 80%
tense 40%
dark 30%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
emotional 10%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 10%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 16% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 42%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.76

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