3.5 stars (Goodreads stop screwing with my notifications and the ads that appear in my sidebars and work on a half star rating system!) This novel was the weakest of Saylor's novels featuring Gordianus the Finder. The story didn't seem to move alone as rapidly and flawlessly as the previous novels. I thought Crassus was a pretty big tool. The story had promise but I just felt like it fell short. I really enjoyed the addition of some of the supporting cast member. I loved little Meto. I think he will make a wonderful replacement for little Eco who is far from a little boy anymore. By the way, I LOVED when Eco woke from his illness with his speech. .
