Claudius the God by Robert Graves

Claudius the God

Claudius #2

Robert Graves

439 pages • first pub 1934 (editions) user-added

fiction classics historical challenging informative slow-paced

Description

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 63%
dark 45%
challenging 36%
funny 36%
reflective 36%
lighthearted 27%
sad 27%
adventurous 18%
emotional 18%
inspiring 9%
tense 9%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

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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