The Eagle's Prey by Simon Scarrow

306 pages first pub 2004 (view editions)

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The Eagle's Prey by Simon Scarrow is ideal for readers who relish tense, historically grounded military dramas that explore the brutal strategies and personal sacrifices of ancient warfare.

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The mighty Roman army faces Britain's defiant tribes in this epic fifth novel of Simon Scarrow's acclaimed series, The Eagle's PreyIt is late summer a.d. 44 and the battle-weary Roman legions are in their second year of campaigning against the Bri...

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Community Reviews

4.09
based on 229 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 87%

tense: 75%

dark: 50%

informative: 37%

challenging: 12%

emotional: 12%

mysterious: 12%


Pace

57% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose Plot
66% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
25% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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