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452 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312614232
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publication date: 11 October 2011
Description
"Some men are born lucky, others are called Didius Falco."It's the first century CE in Rome and informer and occasional imperial agent Marcus Didius Falco is miserable. The high-born woman he fell in love with, Helena Justina, has broken off their...
Community Reviews Summary of 389 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
funny 69%
lighthearted 61%
emotional 38%
relaxing 23%
tense 23%
dark 7%
Pace
fast 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Plot: 35%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Animal death, MiscarriageModerate
Pregnancy, Sexual harassment
452 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312614232
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publication date: 11 October 2011
Description
"Some men are born lucky, others are called Didius Falco."It's the first century CE in Rome and informer and occasional imperial agent Marcus Didius Falco is miserable. The high-born woman he fell in love with, Helena Justina, has broken off their...
Community Reviews Summary of 389 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
funny 69%
lighthearted 61%
emotional 38%
relaxing 23%
tense 23%
dark 7%
Pace
fast 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Plot: 35%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Animal death, MiscarriageModerate
Pregnancy, Sexual harassment