The First Man in Rome by Colleen McCullough

The First Man in Rome

Masters of Rome #1

Colleen McCullough

1123 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous challenging informative slow-paced
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With extraordinary narrative power, New York Times bestselling author Colleen McCullough sweeps the reader into a whirlpool of pageantry and passion, bringing to vivid life the most glorious epoch in human history.When the world cowered before the...

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Moods

informative 73%
adventurous 65%
challenging 53%
tense 23%
reflective 19%
emotional 15%
funny 15%
dark 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 25% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 41% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.04

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