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256 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101907696
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman's Library
Publication date: 13 October 2015
Description
This indispensable classic, Rosemary Sutcliff's The Eagle of the Ninth--an adventure story that unfolds in Roman Britain, published in 1954--set the standard for all historical fiction for children that came after. EVERYMAN'S LIBRARY CHILDREN'S CL...
Community Reviews Summary of 969 reviews
Moods
informative 33%
tense 26%
emotional 23%
reflective 21%
mysterious 19%
challenging 11%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
funny 4%
dark 2%
Pace
fast 13%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 27% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, ColonisationModerate
Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, ClassismMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Death256 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101907696
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman's Library
Publication date: 13 October 2015
Description
This indispensable classic, Rosemary Sutcliff's The Eagle of the Ninth--an adventure story that unfolds in Roman Britain, published in 1954--set the standard for all historical fiction for children that came after. EVERYMAN'S LIBRARY CHILDREN'S CL...
Community Reviews Summary of 969 reviews
Moods
informative 33%
tense 26%
emotional 23%
reflective 21%
mysterious 19%
challenging 11%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
funny 4%
dark 2%
Pace
fast 13%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 27% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, ColonisationModerate
Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, ClassismMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Death