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colorfulleo92's review against another edition
2.0
I read Antony and Cleopatra first, so in the wrong order. However I really loved Antony Cleopatra a lot and just flew through the book. But not with this one, I really struggled with reading this one and far from enjoyed it
pillywiggin's review against another edition
5.0
The best historical fiction treatment of the turbulent times from the life of Sulla to the ascension of Octavius. One of the best historical fiction series ever, but be prepared to read all of the books once you start, because you won't be able to put them down.
jhouses's review against another edition
4.0
Pompeyo el Grande ha muerto en Alejandría, donde César que lo persigue queda atrapado por las intrigas palaciegas para destronar a Cleopatra. Tras el alarde de los 5 libros anteriores sobre el fin de la República por fin llegamos a la dictadura de César, su asesinato y la nueva Guerra Civil que culmina en los Campos de Filipos. Shakespeare, Mankiewicz y cualquier otro narrador conocido quedan barridos por la fuerza de una historia que, como ninguna, se ajusta a las fuentes históricas hasta donde puede. Si no te quieres leer los demás puede ser buena idea leer este.
jennyn52779's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bibliotequeish's review against another edition
5.0
This was the first book I read about Julius Caesar.
Colleen McCullough is a masterful writer and truly an expert in her field.
I did not realize this was part of a series when I read it... which is why I jumped right into book 6 of a 7 book series.
BUT I didn't even realize it or felt like I missed anything.
This was such an insightful and interesting book.
Colleen McCullough is a masterful writer and truly an expert in her field.
I did not realize this was part of a series when I read it... which is why I jumped right into book 6 of a 7 book series.
BUT I didn't even realize it or felt like I missed anything.
This was such an insightful and interesting book.
monicamjw's review against another edition
4.0
A great story teller, she rekindled my love for Roman history.
Helpful but not necessary to have read the other books in the series and/or to be somewhat familiar with the major figures of this time (Julius Caesar and Caesar Augustus).
Helpful but not necessary to have read the other books in the series and/or to be somewhat familiar with the major figures of this time (Julius Caesar and Caesar Augustus).
corrompido's review against another edition
3.0
This 750-page book took me a month to get through but was actually one of the stronger entries in the series I thought. I learned a lot that I was not aware of from this period of history, and enjoyed how it was broken up into two distinct stories. The normal things that drag for me in these books still did, but they were minimal compared to some of the other entries.
tartancrusader's review against another edition
4.0
Not quite as good as the rest of the series, yet still excellent.
marystevens's review against another edition
5.0
The last of her series of 6 books on the final century of the Roman Republic. I can’t recommend this series highly enough! She stays very close to the documented history but she adds her insights into the character’s motivations, health and personalities based on that history. So she makes Roman history understandable. There are a lot of life lessons to be learned here.