La maîtresse de Rome by Catherine Barret, Kate Quinn

539 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional fast-paced

Description

Jeune esclave juive soumise aux caprices de l’arrogante et ambitieuse Lepida Pollia, Thea découvre l’amour dans les bras du gladiateur Arius le Barbare, la coqueluche de Rome. Mais leur idylle attise la jalousie de Lepida, qui s’emploie à les sépa...

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Moods

adventurous 70%
tense 63%
dark 57%
emotional 56%
sad 25%
challenging 22%
hopeful 18%
informative 12%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 8%
reflective 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 31%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 23% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

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