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Quo Vadis? by Henryk Sienkiewicz
4.25
challenging emotional tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was on my list as a Nobel Prize winning author pick and I enjoyed it way more than I thought I would. It's a well researched novel that centers Ancient Rome and early Christianity that really makes all of these historical figures feel like people. This is a very readable translation, too.