Augustus by John Williams

Augustus

John Williams

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fiction classics historical informative reflective medium-paced
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A brilliant and beautifully written novel in the tradition of Robert Graves' I, Claudius, Augustus is a sweeping narrative that brings vividly to life a compelling cast of historical figures through their letters, dispatches, and memoirs. A mere e...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,142 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
informative 66%
emotional 27%
sad 25%
adventurous 23%
challenging 21%
inspiring 14%
dark 12%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 45%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

4.19

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