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413 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Elena asks that you come to the House of Swans at once... Compelled by this message, the wealthy, sybaritic Sextus Roscius goes not to his harlot, but to his doom—savagely murdered by unknown assassins. In the unseasonable heat of a spring morning...
Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews
Moods
adventurous 80%
dark 45%
informative 30%
tense 30%
challenging 15%
emotional 10%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 5%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 46% | A mix: 33% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 33% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Murder, Slavery, BloodModerate
Incest, Suicide, Animal deathMinor
War, Rape, Child abuse413 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Elena asks that you come to the House of Swans at once... Compelled by this message, the wealthy, sybaritic Sextus Roscius goes not to his harlot, but to his doom—savagely murdered by unknown assassins. In the unseasonable heat of a spring morning...
Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews
Moods
adventurous 80%
dark 45%
informative 30%
tense 30%
challenging 15%
emotional 10%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 5%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 46% | A mix: 33% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 33% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Slavery, BloodModerate
Incest, Suicide, Animal deathMinor
War, Rape, Child abuse