Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome by Robert Harris

Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome

Cicero #1

Robert Harris

305 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical politics thriller informative tense medium-paced

Description

When Tiro, the confidential secretary (and slave) of a Roman senator, opens the door to a terrified stranger on a cold November morning, he sets in motion a chain of events that will eventually propel his master into one of the most suspenseful co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,052 reviews

Moods

informative 82%
tense 46%
adventurous 39%
inspiring 28%
challenging 21%
reflective 19%
mysterious 12%
funny 10%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 25%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 30% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.93

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