305 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743498661
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gallery Books
Publication date: 07 August 2007
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,204 reviews
Moods
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
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
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305 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743498661
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gallery Books
Publication date: 07 August 2007
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,204 reviews
Moods
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
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
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.