The Confessions of Young Nero by Margaret George

The Confessions of Young Nero

Nero #1

Margaret George

528 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical informative mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

In the Roman Empire no one is safe from the sting of betrayal: man, woman - or child. As a boy, Nero's royal heritage becomes a threat to his very life, first when the mad emperor Caligula tries to drown him, then when his great aunt attempts to s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 250 reviews

Moods

dark 64%
informative 64%
emotional 42%
tense 42%
sad 28%
adventurous 21%
challenging 21%
reflective 21%
mysterious 14%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 46% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 30%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 38% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.81

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