Shadows in Bronze by Lindsey Davis

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It's the first century AD, and Marcus Didius Falco, ancient Rome's favorite son and sometimes palace spy, has just been dealt a lousy blow from the gods: the beautiful, high-born Helena Justina has left him in the dust. So when the Emperor Vespasi...

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Community Reviews

3.91
based on 570 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 94%

funny: 78%

mysterious: 73%

lighthearted: 52%

emotional: 47%

tense: 21%

relaxing: 15%

dark: 5%

informative: 5%

inspiring: 5%


Pace

38% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
75% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

38% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

89% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Diverse cast of characters?

21% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

64% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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