Sorry kids, no feet.

Pliny took some getting use to. For about the first half of the book I found him to be an arrogant, know-it-all. Once things settled down and was able to focus on the mystery in front of him, he was much more tolerable.
I appreciated the lack of a big twist at the end. The author had made the manner of Cornutus' death pretty clear. Pliny had the manner of death as well as the culprit figured out relatively quickly. I appreciated that the author did not really stray from Pliny's original conclusion. Part of my feelings might have to do with the journey the author laid out for the reader. The path Pliny took to prove his conclusion was correct was compelling. The author weaves a wonderful thread. I look forward to finding more of his work.