The Confessions of Young Nero by Margaret George

The Confessions of Young Nero

Nero #1

Margaret George

528 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical informative mysterious tense slow-paced
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In the Roman Empire no one is safe from the sting of betrayal: man, woman - or child. As a boy, Nero's royal heritage becomes a threat to his very life, first when the mad emperor Caligula tries to drown him, then when his great aunt attempts to s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 351 reviews

Moods

dark 65%
informative 65%
emotional 40%
tense 30%
challenging 25%
sad 25%
adventurous 20%
reflective 20%
mysterious 10%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.79

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