A review by gringolet
Augustus by John Williams

challenging dark informative reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Really excellent, thoughtful book for anyone interested in his other work or in the period of the fall of the republic; not perfectly historical but never intended to be. I wish Agrippa was in it more.
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