I, Claudius
by Robert Graves
Taste attributes: historicaldramapoliticalfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringsolving the riddle/not as it seemsinjustice/tragedy/vengeancehuman spirit/resilience/survival
Boxlist takeHeavy and inventive: a realistic historical novel, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.2 / 5
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About This Book
Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus lived from 10 B.C. to 54 A.D. Despised as a weakling and considered an idiot because of his physical infirmities, Claudius survived the intrigues and poisonings of the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and the mad Calgula to become emperor in 41 A.D.
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- Author
- Robert Graves
- Published
- 1934
- Pages
- 427
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- Open Library
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