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gabrielrobartes's review against another edition
3.0
Quite honestly, this drags a little and suffer from being a very extended (and slightly repetitious) tying up of loose ends from its predecessor. Stick with the series, though - #3 is much better and even this volume has its pleasures.
contintayletras's review against another edition
1.0
DNF página 180.
Sinceramente tengo muy poco tiempo para leer entre clases, trabajos y exámenes, no quiero malgastar el poco tiempo que tengo en un libro de este tipo, me aburre. No me gusta el estilo de la autora, nunca sé qué hacen los personajes ni dónde están, es como si todo fuese resultado de la improvisación.
Sinceramente tengo muy poco tiempo para leer entre clases, trabajos y exámenes, no quiero malgastar el poco tiempo que tengo en un libro de este tipo, me aburre. No me gusta el estilo de la autora, nunca sé qué hacen los personajes ni dónde están, es como si todo fuese resultado de la improvisación.
ianbrettcooper's review against another edition
3.0
In book two of the Falco series, Lindsey Davis has not quite hit her stride, but this is an easier read than The Silver Pigs. The story continues where we left it in the first novel, as Didius Falco tracks down the conspirators in a plot to oust the jovial emperor Vespasian.
baxlotyl's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
jmrprice's review against another edition
4.0
Mystery and history (sorta-kinda) with a tad quirky, fun delivery.
Am now on a kick... gotta read them all...
Am now on a kick... gotta read them all...
laujensen's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
gatorelgato's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
becki_c's review against another edition
4.0
Falco series are incredibly well-writ, with solid accuracy of Roman lifestyle, verbiage, and timeline.
Flaco as a protagonist took some time for me to warm up too (he’d say, “the more the merrier”). But it is his dower personality, his quiet rapier wit, and the overall charm that comes through… despite himself, that makes these books a marvelous read.
Also, the side characters are equally vibrant, interesting, and at times hilarious.
This isn’t a stabby stabby 007 read. The plot is at time ponderous like the bull named Nero, but just you wait, and again, like the bull named Nero, the plot starts galloping to a satisfying conclusion.
Flaco as a protagonist took some time for me to warm up too (he’d say, “the more the merrier”). But it is his dower personality, his quiet rapier wit, and the overall charm that comes through… despite himself, that makes these books a marvelous read.
Also, the side characters are equally vibrant, interesting, and at times hilarious.
This isn’t a stabby stabby 007 read. The plot is at time ponderous like the bull named Nero, but just you wait, and again, like the bull named Nero, the plot starts galloping to a satisfying conclusion.