Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn

Mistress of Rome

The Empress of Rome #1

Kate Quinn

546 pages first pub 2010 (editions) user-added

fiction historical romance emotional fast-paced

Description

The first in an unforgettable historical saga from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Alice Network. First-century Rome: A ruthless emperor watches over all--and fixes his gaze on one young woman... Thea is a slave girl fro...

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Moods

adventurous 71%
tense 64%
dark 56%
emotional 55%
sad 24%
challenging 23%
hopeful 19%
informative 12%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 8%
reflective 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 51%
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%

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3.93

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