A Comedy of Terrors by Lindsey Davis

A Comedy of Terrors

Flavia Albia Mystery #9

Lindsey Davis

320 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious medium-paced
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In Rome, 89 A.D., poisonings, murders, and a bloody gang war of retribution breaks out during the festival of Saturnalia--and when her husband, Tiberius, becomes a target, it's time for Flavia Albia to take matters into her own hands ...

Community Reviews

3.74
based on 95 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 64%

adventurous: 50%

funny: 50%

lighthearted: 42%

dark: 28%

informative: 14%

tense: 14%

emotional: 7%

hopeful: 7%

relaxing: 7%


Pace

14% of readers chose fast
71% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

30% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
20% of readers chose Character
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A mix
Character

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

90% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

30% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
Complicated
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