The Roman by Mika Waltari

572 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous informative tense slow-paced

Description

s/t: The Memoirs of Minutus Launsus Manilianus, Who Has Won the Insignia of a Triumph, Who Has the Rank of Consul, Who Is Chairman of the Priests' Collegium of the God Vespasian & a Member of the Roman Senate  The Roman is a superb reconstruct...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.76

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