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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
adventurous
informative
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
informative
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
An excellent book of historical fiction of Cicero, the most famous orator, Senator and Consul of Rome. A good historical fiction needs to start with a solid base of accuracy and due to a good number of works that remain of Cicero, this novel does a more than admirable job of maintaining that balance between fiction and truth. He takes some liberties as a fictional writer which is expected, but it is truly an entertaining read nonetheless.
I am already looking forward to the second book in this trilogy. Robert Harris did a very good job of making Cicero come alive.
I am already looking forward to the second book in this trilogy. Robert Harris did a very good job of making Cicero come alive.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Roman politics as a gripping tale of ambition and intrigue. Robert Harris does this very well indeed.
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I don't think any Rome historical fiction can ever measure up to Colleen McCullough's incredible series, but this is still a good read, especially for those who love Roman history.
informative
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Classism