371 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099436133
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow Books Limited
Publication date: 02 May 2002
Description
Athens, 332BC - an unhappy city under the rule of the Macedonian 'barbarian' Alexander the Great. In the midst of this unrest, Boutades, an eminent citizen, is found brutally murdered. Suspicion falls heavily on young Philemon, and, by Athenian la...
Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 60%
adventurous 40%
reflective 40%
tense 40%
dark 20%
relaxing 20%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
BloodModerate
DeathMinor
Misogyny
371 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099436133
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow Books Limited
Publication date: 02 May 2002
Description
Athens, 332BC - an unhappy city under the rule of the Macedonian 'barbarian' Alexander the Great. In the midst of this unrest, Boutades, an eminent citizen, is found brutally murdered. Suspicion falls heavily on young Philemon, and, by Athenian la...
Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 60%
adventurous 40%
reflective 40%
tense 40%
dark 20%
relaxing 20%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
BloodModerate
DeathMinor
Misogyny