Shadows in Bronze by Lindsey Davis

13 hours, 49 minutes first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery adventurous funny mysterious slow-paced
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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

3.92
based on 413 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 93%

funny: 75%

mysterious: 68%

lighthearted: 56%

emotional: 50%

tense: 25%

relaxing: 18%

dark: 6%

inspiring: 6%


Pace

35% of readers chose fast
64% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

31% of readers chose Plot
68% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

35% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

93% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
53% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

69% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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