Claudius the God and His Wife Messalina by Robert Graves

Claudius the God and His Wife Messalina

Claudius #2

Robert Graves

fiction classics historical challenging informative slow-paced

533 pages | first published 1934

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Robert Graves begins anew the tumultuous life of the Roman who became emperor in spite of himself. Captures the vitality, splendor, and decadence of the Roman world at the point of its decline.
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Moods

informative 70%
dark 50%
funny 40%
reflective 40%
challenging 30%
lighthearted 30%
sad 30%
emotional 20%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.07

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