Imperium by Robert Harris

Imperium

Cicero #1

Robert Harris

403 pages • first pub 2006 (view editions)

fiction historical thriller informative tense medium-paced
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Imperium suits readers who relish watching a brilliant outsider wield words and wits to climb a ruthless political ladder, savoring the tension of backroom deals and public oratory in a world where eloquence can be deadlier than steel.

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Notes: Summary: When Tiro, the confidential secretary (and slave) of a Roman senator, opens the door to a terrified stranger on a cold November morning, he sets in motion a chain of events that will eventually propel his master into one of the mos...

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Community Reviews

4.01
based on 2,644 reviews

Moods

informative: 80%

tense: 47%

adventurous: 34%

inspiring: 25%

reflective: 24%

challenging: 19%

mysterious: 13%

funny: 11%

dark: 5%

emotional: 5%

hopeful: 4%

relaxing: 3%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

18% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
19% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

24% of readers chose Plot
47% of readers chose A mix
26% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

56% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

48% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

26% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

44% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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