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366 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345374264
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fawcett Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It's the first century AD, and Marcus Didius Falco, ancient Rome's favorite son and sometimes palace spy, has just been dealt a lousy blow from the gods: the beautiful, high-born Helena Justina has left him in the dust. So when the Emperor Vespasi...
Community Reviews Summary of 385 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
funny 69%
lighthearted 61%
emotional 38%
relaxing 23%
tense 23%
dark 7%
Pace
fast 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Plot: 35%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Miscarriage, Animal deathModerate
Pregnancy, Sexual harassment
366 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345374264
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fawcett Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It's the first century AD, and Marcus Didius Falco, ancient Rome's favorite son and sometimes palace spy, has just been dealt a lousy blow from the gods: the beautiful, high-born Helena Justina has left him in the dust. So when the Emperor Vespasi...
Community Reviews Summary of 385 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
funny 69%
lighthearted 61%
emotional 38%
relaxing 23%
tense 23%
dark 7%
Pace
fast 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Plot: 35%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Miscarriage, Animal deathModerate
Pregnancy, Sexual harassment