I, Claudius: From the Autobiography of Tiberius Claudius by Robert Graves

I, Claudius: From the Autobiography of Tiberius Claudius

Claudius #1

Robert Graves

395 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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Into the 'autobiography' of Clau-Clau-Claudius, the pitiful stammerer who was destined to become Emperor in spite of himself, Graves packs the everlasting intrigues, the depravity, the bloody purges and mounting cruelty of the reigns of Augustus a...

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Moods

informative 75%
dark 43%
challenging 37%
reflective 36%
funny 33%
tense 23%
adventurous 21%
sad 13%
emotional 10%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 39%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Character: 38% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 37% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12%

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