341 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780091779252
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hutchinson
Publication date: 01 January 2003
Description
Ancient Rome is the setting for the superb new novel from Robert Harris, author of the number one bestsellers Fatherland, Enigma and Archangel. Where else to enjoy the last days of summer than on the beautiful Bay of Naples. All along the coast, t...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,291 reviews
Moods
informative 60%
tense 58%
mysterious 19%
emotional 17%
sad 15%
dark 13%
challenging 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
reflective 4%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 41% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 55% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Child abuse
341 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780091779252
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hutchinson
Publication date: 01 January 2003
Description
Ancient Rome is the setting for the superb new novel from Robert Harris, author of the number one bestsellers Fatherland, Enigma and Archangel. Where else to enjoy the last days of summer than on the beautiful Bay of Naples. All along the coast, t...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,291 reviews
Moods
informative 60%
tense 58%
mysterious 19%
emotional 17%
sad 15%
dark 13%
challenging 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
reflective 4%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 41% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 55% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Child abuse