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t_bone's review against another edition
5.0
An excellent combo meal of history lesson and murder mystery. Not too much history, which, let's face it, is boring, and not too easy or contrived a murder mystery. Just a nice balance. I did not realise this fusion genre existed. It's great. Way better than jazz fusion. It's like learning stuff, but without the effort. I will have to read more in this series and others like it.
danielshelsel's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
lobo1tomia's review against another edition
3.0
Saylor regényétől azt hiszem kicsit mást vártam. Azt hittem pörgősebb lesz, sokkal krimisebb. Amit viszont mindenképp megkaptam, az nem más, mint az ókori Róma hétköznapjainak megismerése, méghozzá i.e. 80-ból.
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skoore's review against another edition
3.0
The Roman Blood was good. The investigation part was easy to follow. It was sad to find out what happens to the baby and the mother. I think if there was more to that story the book would of been been better. I will read the next book.
mibramowitz's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.5
trish204's review against another edition
5.0
I am simply overwhelmed by this novel. The author has presented an accurate, well-researched and wonderfully written story about life in Ancient Rome, with its treacheries, lies, vulgar activities, politics etc. Is is very explicit but not boring when explaining habits or places and his characters are vivid and true-to-life. Moreover, the whole story is very thrilling. What more could one want from a historical novel? Oh, and I should also mention that this was only Steven Saylor's debut novel! Can't wait to read the other ones about Gordianus The Finder (in fact, I think I'll get started right away xD).
Absolutely intoxicating and strongly recommendable to any fan of history, especially about the Roman Empire!
Absolutely intoxicating and strongly recommendable to any fan of history, especially about the Roman Empire!
jmeston's review against another edition
3.0
I'm enjoying this ancient roman mystery series. I'm a little embarrassed that I'm collecting them. Lindsay Davis still has the edge since she incorporates more humor. But I like Saylor's characters too.
jesslady's review against another edition
4.0
The beginning was quite dull and the language was too flowery. However, after Gordianus travels North, the book picks up pace and the flowery language fits the action. I didn't like his portrayals of women, either shrewish, crazy, or weak, but overall I liked the book.
astroarturo's review against another edition
3.0
Debo decir que después de leer dos libros de la trilogía de Cicerón de Harris, esperaba más de este libro. Es entretenido, y en algunas partes cautivador, en el sentido en que uno quiere saber lo que irá a pasar, pero a mí parecer da demasiada importancia a su personaje inventado en desmedro de la acción narrativa e histórica que deberían tener los personajes que de verdad existieron. Por lo demás, da muy pocas páginas al juicio, y muchas a los viajes del personaje inventado, que en ciertas partes no aportan mucho a la historia en general.
kitschbitsch's review against another edition
4.0
The investigator is summoned by Cicero to help build his case in defence of Sextus Roscius who is accused of parricide, cui bono anyone? A good mix of fictional and historical events with many twists and turns and some great characters.