Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome by Robert Harris

Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome

Cicero #1

Robert Harris

305 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical thriller informative tense medium-paced

Description

From the bestselling author of Fatherland and Pompeii, comes the first novel of a trilogy about the struggle for power in ancient Rome. In his "most accomplished work to date" (Los Angeles Times), master of historical fiction Robert Harris lures r...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 1,204 reviews

Moods

informative 77%
tense 44%
adventurous 40%
inspiring 28%
reflective 21%
challenging 20%
mysterious 12%
funny 10%
hopeful 9%
dark 8%
emotional 8%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 22%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 30% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.95

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!

If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.