Augustus by John Williams

Augustus

John Williams

336 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction classics historical informative reflective slow-paced
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A brilliant and beautifully written novel in the tradition of Robert Graves, Augustus is a sweeping narrative that brings vividly to life a compelling cast of historical figures through their letters, dispatches, and memoirs.A mere eighteen years ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,128 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
informative 66%
emotional 28%
adventurous 24%
sad 24%
challenging 22%
inspiring 15%
dark 12%
hopeful 5%
tense 5%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 46%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 44% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

4.2

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