Under the Eagle by Simon Scarrow

448 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

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UNDER THE EAGLE is the gripping first novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling EAGLES OF THE EMPIRE series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell. It is AD 42, and Quintus Licinius Cato has just arrived in Germany as a new recruit to the Second Leg...

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Community Reviews Summary of 476 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 45%
tense 45%
informative 35%
challenging 15%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 15%
dark 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%
hopeful 5%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.75

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