Roman Blood by Steven Saylor

Roman Blood

Roma Sub Rosa #1

Steven Saylor

387 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical mystery informative mysterious fast-paced
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In the unseasonable heat of a spring morning in 80 B.C., Gordianus the Finder is summoned to the house of Cicero, a young advocate staking his reputation on a case involving the savage murder of the wealthy, sybaritic Sextus Roscius. Charged with ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 466 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
adventurous 80%
dark 45%
informative 30%
tense 30%
challenging 15%
emotional 10%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 28%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 33% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 33% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.81

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