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dochappenin's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
suddenbreakdown's review against another edition
funny
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
leavingsealevel's review
4.0
Solid three-star mystery but an extra star for the scene where Flavia Albia gets chased by geese.
Also, reflecting on the fact that I've made it through book seven of this series without really understanding why these ancient romans have so many interchangeable BUT NOT names, or what exactly a plebian aedile does all day.
Also, reflecting on the fact that I've made it through book seven of this series without really understanding why these ancient romans have so many interchangeable BUT NOT names, or what exactly a plebian aedile does all day.
nietzschesghost's review against another edition
4.0
A Capitol Death is the seventh novel in the Flavia Albia series of historical mysteries set in Ancient Rome, and this is yet another great addition to a super series. Not surprisingly, the Roman setting is what makes this book truly unique, and not only do we have an intriguing mystery surrounding the untimely death of a highly despised man, but we also have some humour to lighten the load, which makes this such a fun read for the times we indeed live in.
Due to reading a lot of mystery/thrillers I tend to find unless they are very unusual I can guess what is about to happen, and I'm afraid that's exactly what happened here, however, the novel has more to get your teeth into than just the crime element, namely the hilarious quips interspersed throughout and the historical timeframe of first-century Rome, which is described in such beguiling detail you cannot fail to be engrossed by it. From the profoundly intriguing to the most mundane Davis depicts an engaging city with its sight, sounds and smells. It is clear that either the author enjoys this period of history or researched it thoroughly before writing the series, or perhaps both.
Many thanks to Hodder & Stoughton for an ARC.
Due to reading a lot of mystery/thrillers I tend to find unless they are very unusual I can guess what is about to happen, and I'm afraid that's exactly what happened here, however, the novel has more to get your teeth into than just the crime element, namely the hilarious quips interspersed throughout and the historical timeframe of first-century Rome, which is described in such beguiling detail you cannot fail to be engrossed by it. From the profoundly intriguing to the most mundane Davis depicts an engaging city with its sight, sounds and smells. It is clear that either the author enjoys this period of history or researched it thoroughly before writing the series, or perhaps both.
Many thanks to Hodder & Stoughton for an ARC.
rhodered's review against another edition
4.0
Fantastic. This series gets better and better as Albia settles into her new life. Seeing Rome through her eyes, particularly as a woman who is simultaneously an insider and an outsider, is terrific.
I especially loved learning the details about how Triumphs (triumphal parades) were run. I also so adore seeing Albia’s household come together. I feel like we’ve earned her comfort, home and sense of chosen family by now.
Looking forward to the next book to see everyone again, although dreading the emperor (Domnitian) being more dangerous.
I especially loved learning the details about how Triumphs (triumphal parades) were run. I also so adore seeing Albia’s household come together. I feel like we’ve earned her comfort, home and sense of chosen family by now.
Looking forward to the next book to see everyone again, although dreading the emperor (Domnitian) being more dangerous.
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