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suzemo's review against another edition
4.0
Fun series continues - this time Decius is in Alexandria, which makes for a nice change of scenery.
Crime happens, political intrigue happens, shenanigans ensue.
Crime happens, political intrigue happens, shenanigans ensue.
1outside's review against another edition
4.0
A very good Decius mystery which made me laugh out loud numerous times. Historical detective story can hardly get much better without losing a certain charm.
sophiewilliams's review against another edition
3.0
Waking up at 3am and being unable to get back to sleep def means I get through books quicker than normal!
Trip to Alexandria with some interesting details about the city. 1st book set there I've read that hasn't had Caesar and Cleopatra as the main focus which made for a good change.
Trip to Alexandria with some interesting details about the city. 1st book set there I've read that hasn't had Caesar and Cleopatra as the main focus which made for a good change.
mgcco's review against another edition
4.0
There's a great deal of running in this book, with Decius Metellus escaping from quite a number of enemies. The setting of the story was in Ancient Egypt's Alexandria, made even more exotic by the author's vivid descriptions.
The plot was okay; I liked the story's details (e.g. description of Alexandria, the dialogues, the characters esp. the Metellii) better. However, there were many many parts which I found exceedingly funny. Decius is turning out to be quite the comic.
The Kindle format of this book, however, was as imperfect as an adolescent's pimply face--there were so many typos. Hope the subsequent books in the series will have better e-book versions.
The plot was okay; I liked the story's details (e.g. description of Alexandria, the dialogues, the characters esp. the Metellii) better. However, there were many many parts which I found exceedingly funny. Decius is turning out to be quite the comic.
The Kindle format of this book, however, was as imperfect as an adolescent's pimply face--there were so many typos. Hope the subsequent books in the series will have better e-book versions.
chuckri's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
plantbirdwoman's review against another edition
3.0
More on the history of ancient Rome in the time of the Caesars as seen through the eyes of Decius Caecilius Metellus who is frequently called upon to investigate mysteries in high places. These stories are particularly interesting for their insights into everyday life in ancient Rome.
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