Rubicon by Steven Saylor

320 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
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Description

As Caesar marches on Rome and panic erupts in the city, Gordianus the Finder discovers, in his own home, the body of Pompey's favorite cousin. Before fleeing the city, Pompey exacts a terrible bargain from the finder of secrets-to unearth the kill...

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Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 80%
tense 40%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.91

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