The Silver Pigs by Lindsey Davis

The Silver Pigs

Marcus Didius Falco #1

Lindsey Davis

352 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

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When Marcus Didius Falco, a Roman "informer" who has a nose for trouble that's sharper than most, encounters Sosia Camillina in the Forum, he senses immediately all is not right with the pretty girl. She confesses to him that she is fleeing for he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 885 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
mysterious 62%
funny 51%
tense 21%
lighthearted 13%
emotional 10%
relaxing 8%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
hopeful 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 30%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 45% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.69

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