Lustrum by Robert Harris

452 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical thriller challenging informative tense slow-paced

Description

HISTORICAL ADVENTURE. 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 po...

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Community Reviews Summary of 403 reviews

Moods

tense 81%
informative 63%
adventurous 27%
challenging 27%
dark 27%
reflective 27%
emotional 18%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 18%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 25%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.09

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