Roman Blood by Steven Saylor

Roman Blood

Roma Sub Rosa #1

Steven Saylor

563 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical mystery informative mysterious fast-paced

Description

HISTORICAL FICTION. A thrilling puzzle from the ancient world with real historical characters and based on a case in Cicero's Orations - "Roman Blood" is a perfect blend of mystery and history by a brilliant storyteller. On an unseasonably warm sp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 378 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 81%
dark 37%
tense 31%
challenging 18%
informative 18%
emotional 6%
lighthearted 6%
reflective 6%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 31%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 27% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.76

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