The Venus Throw by Steven Saylor

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Description

Rome, 56 BC. The great general Pompey has conquered the East; Julius Caesar is defeating the Gauls; only Egypt, with its strategic granaries and vast treasuries of gold, still eludes the grasp of Rome. The city itself is becoming ever more corrupt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 95 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 75%
dark 75%
informative 75%
funny 50%
challenging 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.93

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