A Murder on the Appian Way by Steven Saylor

A Murder on the Appian Way

Roma Sub Rosa #5

Steven Saylor

417 pages first pub 1994 (editions) user-added

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Description

52 BC, and Rome is in turmoil. Rival gangs prowl the streets as Publius Clodius, a high-born populist politician, and his arch-enemy Titus Milo fight to control the consular elections. But when Clodius is murdered on the famed Appian Way and Milo ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 165 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 71%
tense 42%
challenging 28%
emotional 28%
informative 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | Character: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.03

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