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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
Historical murder mystery with a basis in fact that makes it feel very authentic - I didn't detect a single note that sounded wrong. The protagonist is one Gordianus "the Finder", a more-or-less-detective in ancient Rome. His client this time around is the famed Cicero, then taking on his first case, that of Sextus Roscius. I actually recently read Cicero's speech "Pro Sextus Roscius", so I was familiar with the outlines of the case, and I was surprised by the twist in the conclusion as to Sextus Roscius' guilt in the matter. Pretty good book, except that there were times when the going got a bit heavy especially Gordianus' dreams, which I didn't really care for. Recommended if you're a fan of the times - or if you've read Cicero.
M'ha sorprès enormement. Novel·la policíaca a Roma, any 80.
El cas i molts dels personatges són reals i es nota una gran feina d'investigació. Molt recomanat, no només per gaudir de la lectura, sinó també per conèixer la societat romana, molt més dura i crua del que a vegades es pensa.
El cas i molts dels personatges són reals i es nota una gran feina d'investigació. Molt recomanat, no només per gaudir de la lectura, sinó també per conèixer la societat romana, molt més dura i crua del que a vegades es pensa.
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.
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:
Complicated
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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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.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
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!
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.
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.