Conspirata vs Marius the Epicurean: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Rome, Historical Fiction, Fiction
Conspirata
Internationally bestselling author: "Imperium" was hailed as "quite possibly Harris's most accomplished work to date" ( "Los Angeles Times" ) and has received rave reviews from across the globe. Robert Harris's novels…
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Marius the Epicurean
Marius is born in the second-century Roman Empire to a patrician family. In his youth he takes in the rituals, religion, and surroundings of his native land, and when his parents die, he’s sent away to a boarding…
The verdict
- Readers rate Conspirata highest: Conspirata 4.3 · Marius the Epicurean 3.6.
- Marius the Epicurean has the widest readership — 714 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Conspirata | Marius the Epicurean | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.5 (714) |
| Hardcover | 4.1 (63) | 4.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (158) | — |
Reception
| Conspirata | Marius the Epicurean | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 158 | 714 |
| Editions | 1 | 172 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 3474 |
| Pages | 340 | 370 |