Lustrum: by Robert Harris

464 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical thriller challenging informative tense slow-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 431 reviews

Moods

informative 76%
tense 64%
adventurous 41%
reflective 29%
challenging 23%
dark 23%
mysterious 23%
emotional 17%
inspiring 17%
sad 11%
funny 5%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 36%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 33% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | No: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.1

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