Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz

Quo Vadis

Henryk Sienkiewicz

460 pages first pub 1894 (editions) user-added

fiction classics historical challenging emotional slow-paced

Description

This glorious saga unfolds against the backdrop of ancient Rome--from the Forum to the Coliseum, from banquet halls to summer retreats in Naples, from the luxurious houses of the nobility to the hovels of the poor, Quo Vadis richly depicts a place...

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Community Reviews Summary of 959 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
reflective 56%
adventurous 45%
tense 43%
informative 37%
challenging 35%
inspiring 35%
sad 35%
dark 21%
hopeful 18%
mysterious 13%
funny 10%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 41%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 18% | Character: 12% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.76

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