Catilina's Riddle by Steven Saylor

Catilina's Riddle

Roma Sub Rosa #3

Steven Saylor

496 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

Using scholarly, historical insight, and evocative storytelling that brings to life the glories of ancient Rome, Steven Saylor takes the reader from the bloody lines of clashing Roman armies to the backrooms of the Senate floor, where power-hungry...

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Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 100%
dark 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.83

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