The Gates of Rome by Conn Iggulden

The Gates of Rome

Emperor #1

Conn Iggulden

448 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous fast-paced

Description

Rarely, if ever, does a new writer dazzle us with such a vivid imagination and storytelling, flawlessly capturing the essence of a land, a people, a legend. Conn Iggulden is just such a writer, bringing to vivid life one of the most fascinating er...

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Community Reviews Summary of 735 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
tense 37%
emotional 24%
informative 24%
challenging 13%
dark 13%
inspiring 10%
funny 6%
sad 6%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 37%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.9

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