Roman Blood by Steven Saylor

Roman Blood

Roma Sub Rosa #1

Steven Saylor

401 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical mystery informative mysterious fast-paced
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"Remarkable...Takes the reader deep into the political, legal and family arenas of Ancient Rome, providing a stirring blend of history and mystery, well seasoned with conspiracy, passion and intrigue."One unseasonably warm spring morning in 80 B.C...

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Community Reviews Summary of 474 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
adventurous 76%
dark 47%
tense 33%
informative 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 9%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 27%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 43% | A mix: 37% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.8

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