Roman Blood by Steven Saylor

401 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical mystery informative mysterious fast-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 459 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 83%
dark 44%
tense 27%
informative 22%
challenging 16%
emotional 5%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 31%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 28% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 13% | 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

3.81

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