Venus in Copper by Lindsey Davis

275 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery challenging mysterious fast-paced

Description

Rome, AD 71. Marcus Didius Falco is deperate to leave the notorious Lautumiae prison - though being bailed out by his mother is a slight indignity...Things go from bad to worse though when a group of nouveau riche ex-slaves hire him to outwit a fo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 251 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 100%
funny 60%
tense 40%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.96

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