Venus in Copper by Lindsey Davis

275 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery challenging mysterious fast-paced
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Rome, AD 71. Marcus Didius Falco is deperate to leave the notorious Lautumiae prison - though being bailed out by his mother is a slight indignity...Things go from bad to worse though when a group of nouveau riche ex-slaves hire him to outwit a fo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 343 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 87%
funny 50%
emotional 25%
lighthearted 25%
tense 25%
informative 12%
sad 12%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.95

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