Catilina's Riddle by Steven Saylor

Catilina's Riddle

Roma Sub Rosa #3

Steven Saylor

463 pages first pub 1993 (editions) user-added

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious tense slow-paced
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Catilina's Riddle by Steven Saylor is a gripping and immersive read that will captivate fans of historical fiction, mystery, and politics, particularly those who enjoy intricate plots, complex characters, and the richly detailed world of ancient Rome, where the lines between loyalty, power, and deception are constantly blurred.

Community Reviews

3.86
based on 299 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 90%

adventurous: 70%

reflective: 50%

tense: 50%

emotional: 30%

informative: 30%

challenging: 20%

dark: 20%

inspiring: 10%

lighthearted: 10%


Pace

60% of readers chose medium
40% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
37% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

62% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

28% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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