A Comedy of Terrors by Lindsey Davis

A Comedy of Terrors

Flavia Albia Mystery #9

Lindsey Davis

320 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Description

In Rome, 89 A.D., poisonings, murders, and a bloody gang war of retribution breaks out during the festival of Saturnalia--and when her husband, Tiberius, becomes a target, it's time for Flavia Albia to take matters into her own hands ...

Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews

Moods

mysterious 60%
adventurous 50%
lighthearted 50%
funny 40%
dark 10%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 20%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 42% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.8

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