fiction historical thriller challenging informative tense slow-paced

454 pages | first published 2009

Edition information

Description

Rome, 63 BC. In a city on the brink of acquiring a vast empire, seven men are struggling for power. Cicero is consul, Caesar his ruthless young rival, Pompey the republic's greatest general, Crassus its richest man, Cato a political fanatic, Catil...
Browse similar books...

Plus

Book information

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.

Community Reviews

Summary of 384 reviews

Moods

tense 80%
informative 60%
adventurous 30%
challenging 30%
dark 30%
reflective 30%
emotional 20%
mysterious 20%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 16% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.09

See all reviews...