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583 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394725376
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Robert Graves begins anew the tumultuous life of the Roman who became emperor in spite of himself. Captures the vitality, splendor, and decadence of the Roman world at the point of its decline.
Community Reviews Summary of 743 reviews
Moods
challenging 45%
reflective 45%
dark 31%
funny 28%
sad 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 17%
lighthearted 11%
emotional 8%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 48%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 43% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, GaslightingModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Death, GenocideMinor
Pedophilia, Rape, Violence583 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394725376
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Robert Graves begins anew the tumultuous life of the Roman who became emperor in spite of himself. Captures the vitality, splendor, and decadence of the Roman world at the point of its decline.
Community Reviews Summary of 743 reviews
Moods
challenging 45%
reflective 45%
dark 31%
funny 28%
sad 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 17%
lighthearted 11%
emotional 8%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 48%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 43% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, GaslightingModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Death, GenocideMinor
Pedophilia, Rape, Violence