The Iron Hand of Mars by Lindsey Davis

The Iron Hand of Mars

Marcus Didius Falco #4

Lindsey Davis

334 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery challenging informative mysterious medium-paced
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Description

When Germanic troops in the service of the Empire begin to rebel, and a Roman general disappears, Emperor Vespasian turns to the one man he can trust: Marcus Didius Falco, a private informer whose rates are low enough that even the stingy Vespasia...

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Community Reviews Summary of 303 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 100%
funny 66%
tense 66%
emotional 33%
dark 16%
informative 16%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 42%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.92

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