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“Remarkable…Takes the reader deep into the political, officially authorized and family tree arenas of Very ancient Rome, providing a stirring blend of history and mystery, well seasoned with conspiracy, passion and intrigue.”
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One unseasonably warm spring morning in 80 B.C., Gordianus the Finder is summoned to investigate a murder. Sextus Roscius is accused of killing his own father. This, in a society rife with deceit, treachery, and conspiracy, where neither citizen nor slave can be trusted to speak the truth. But even Gordianus is not prepared for the spectacularly treacherous fireworks that will attend the resolution of this hideous, delicate case….
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The book was dreadful. Everytime I ongoing a new page I had to reread the half the additional page to know what was going on. Also the things that happened in the book weren’t very descriptive in the parts that had a lot of action especially in the begining with the murder. I wouldn’t recommend this book to anyone.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
Saylor’s recreation of a Rome nearly 300 years before the birth of Christ is a treat to the past lover’s eyes. Soaring marble columns, white togas, and references to legendary ancients such as Cicero adorn every page. What may not be so appealing in this mystery is the muck of Roman streets, various unclothed Romans engaging in copious sexual acts, and a several page past dissertation about the dictator Sulla which has nothing whatsoever to do with the plot. Certain revelations meant to be dismaying are predictable and the detective spends as much time moping around as he does trying to solve the mystery. History purists will also be disappointed that much of the dialogue (excluding exclamations of “by Hercules!) could have been lifted from any of the many crime shows that dot the TV arena.
Reader’s Rating: 3 / 5
I’ve been reading a lot of mystery novels lately so I’m rating this one in comparison to others. What it has going for it: past data, humour, sex (straight and gay), and strong sense of location What it lacks: craft, clever dialogue Still, it’s an enjoyable weekend read but don’t read it if you have better things to do.
Reader’s Rating: 4 / 5
Steven Saylor’s past mystery is a excellent read for fans of the genre, especially persons attracted to Roman history.
This is the tale of Gordianus, a finder (private detective), hired by a youngish Cicero who is defending a man charged with the horrific crime of patricide. The more Gordianus delves into the mystery, of course, the more it unravels until it becomes a tale that touches even the emperor himself.
A skilled writer, Saylor takes the reader on a tour through Roman daily life that most will delight in. His eye for detail is superb, albeit wordy… There are a few occasions where, just as he’s alternative up the pace, you’re thrust into page after page of too-much narrative, as if our narrator Gordianus has all the time in the world to tell his tale (which he does not).
By the end, but, Saylor finishes the tale with enough flair to make you want to see what Gordianus does on his next case. Luckily, this is just the first of a series of Gordianus the Finder books so the history-mystery fan will be able to sate his desire quickly — and frequently.
Reader’s Rating: 3 / 5
Steven Saylor does a well-informed and colorful job of writing a mystery set in the past context of very ancient Rome, but that’s about the only place this book has high merit. Persons with excellent knowledge of Roman history and culture will certainly admire tha, at least. If you’re not interested in the fantastic job it does with these details, the plot will probably confuse, bore, or disgust you. The title is appropriate, there’s lots of blood; and sex, and danger, and all the grimy aspects of a murder mystery novel. The ending is really excellent, though, and after building it all the way through the book I finished up glad that I had. Nonetheless, it was not an exceptional book, and in a number of instances, offensive. Unbefitting for young or unsuspecting readers. For persons classicals with respect for Cicero, he is done incredible justice considering the standard the rest of the book has.
Reader’s Rating: 2 / 5