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Book Review of Shadows in Bronze (Marcus Didius Falco, Bk 2)

Shadows in Bronze (Marcus Didius Falco, Bk 2)
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Helpful Score: 3


This is the first of the Falco books I've read, so I might have missed something in the first book that detracted from my enjoyment of this one. But, I found the plot, while interesting, a bit drawn out and overly complicated with events that weren't truly needed. The story seems to be less about the actual mystery and more a soap opera type account of his life. And I had a hard time rooting for Falco, the main character. He's cynical, crass, self-centered, and has very low self esteem. Perhaps that appeals to some, but I found it hard to get into. Overall, it was an ok book, but a bit lackluster.