Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz

Quo Vadis

Henryk Sienkiewicz

459 pages first pub 1894 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging emotional slow-paced

Description

The story of a renowned and successful Roman general who falls in love with a lowly Christian woman, risking everything for her, during the corrupt and decadent reign of Nero.

Community Reviews Summary of 949 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 55%
adventurous 47%
tense 44%
informative 38%
challenging 36%
inspiring 36%
sad 36%
dark 22%
hopeful 19%
mysterious 13%
funny 11%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 42%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 19% | Character: 12% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.77

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