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155 reviews
A Rome of One's Own: The Forgotten Women of the Roman Empire by Emma Southon
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
needed this book in my life. i devoured it only to regret reading it so fast. thank God southon has a podcast
Children of God by Mary Doria Russell
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Genocide, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Murder
A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Murder in Ancient Rome by Emma Southon
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Hyperion by Dan Simmons
adventurous
challenging
dark
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? It's complicated
4.0
The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25