The Kingdom of the Wicked by Anthony Burgess

The Kingdom of the Wicked

Anthony Burgess

379 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction historical religion challenging reflective fast-paced
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A Roman saga, taking in the excesses of Tiberius, Caligula and Nero and an irreverent account of the early days of Christianity. Sadoc, a dying shipping clerk, sets down for future generations a tale of epic proportions: he is charged with recount...

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Moods

challenging 100%
dark 50%
informative 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

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3.56

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