A review by judenoseinabook
Pandora's Boy by Lindsey Davis

adventurous dark funny informative mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Another interesting, witty, informative look at the seamier side of Roman life.
A young girl dies mysteriously in her sleep but the parents can't accept that. Flavia Alba is called in and discovers all sorts of goings on in the neighbourhood. A group of entitled snotty adolescents, potential witchcraft,  historical wife swapping, bent lawers and a viscious gang land turf war all come to light, along with further tragedies.  
Told with wit and humanity. Is the stage being set for follow up of the gangland story?