The Grass Crown by Colleen McCullough

1104 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative medium-paced
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In this great drama, Marius, the general who saved Rome from barbarian invasion and became consul an unprecedented six times, has fallen into decline. Sulla, his closest associate, has withdrawn himself from his commander's circle in preparation f...

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Community Reviews

4.25
based on 440 reviews

Moods

informative: 81%

adventurous: 63%

challenging: 63%

reflective: 54%

dark: 45%

tense: 45%

emotional: 27%

inspiring: 27%

sad: 18%

funny: 9%

hopeful: 9%

lighthearted: 9%

mysterious: 9%


Pace

28% of readers chose medium
71% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

60% of readers chose A mix
40% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

90% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Loveable characters?

30% of readers chose Yes
60% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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