The Eagle Of The Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff
The Eagle Of The Ninth
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Rosemary Sutcliff
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The Eagle Of The Ninth

The Dolphin Ring Cycle #1

Rosemary Sutcliff

304 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction historical young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

Set in Roman Britain this story is of a young Roman officer who sets out to discover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of the Ninth Legion, who marched into the mists of Northern Britain and never returned.

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Moods

adventurous 92%
informative 38%
mysterious 26%
emotional 23%
tense 23%
reflective 19%
hopeful 11%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
challenging 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 76%
slow 11%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 35% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 8%

Average rating

3.76

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