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624 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
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The new novel from Booker Prize-shortlisted Philip Hensher is his most ambitious and daring novel yet.In a third-century desert settlement on the fringes of the Roman Empire, a new wife becomes fascinated by a cult that is persecuted by the Empero...
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reflective 50%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
funny 25%
informative 25%
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medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
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624 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The new novel from Booker Prize-shortlisted Philip Hensher is his most ambitious and daring novel yet.In a third-century desert settlement on the fringes of the Roman Empire, a new wife becomes fascinated by a cult that is persecuted by the Empero...
Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
funny 25%
informative 25%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.