Lustrum: by Oliver Ford Davies, Robert Harris

464 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical thriller challenging informative tense slow-paced

Description

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, Catilina a psychop...

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Community Reviews Summary of 408 reviews

Moods

tense 76%
informative 69%
adventurous 30%
reflective 30%
challenging 23%
dark 23%
mysterious 23%
emotional 15%
inspiring 15%
funny 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 28%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.09

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