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A review by assaphmehr
Two for the Lions by Lindsey Davis
4.0
Falco (and Davis) explore and expose the life and death of gladiators.
Expect a lot of Anacrites, the antagonist we all love to hate, travelling to Northen Africa, some fighting action, and a general behind-the-scenes look at glafiator training and shows. Davis touches about the ambivalent attitudes of Romans towards gladiators: love the show, despise the performers. Notorious gladiators might enjoy some celebrity status, but generally all participants are despised as the dregs of society. This places an extra stress on Falco, because though he does not technically sell himself for appearance in the arena, being involved in this trade is still enough to damage his good name.
Be aware that while it's not necessary to read the books in order, it certainly helps - certainly so far into the series.
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[a:Assaph Mehr|14422472|Assaph Mehr|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1445823325p2/14422472.jpg], author of [b:Murder In Absentia|29500700|Murder In Absentia (Felix the Fox, #1)|Assaph Mehr|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1457914061s/29500700.jpg|46845657]: A story of Togas, Daggers, and Magic - for lovers of Ancient Rome, Murder Mysteries, and Urban Fantasy.
Expect a lot of Anacrites, the antagonist we all love to hate, travelling to Northen Africa, some fighting action, and a general behind-the-scenes look at glafiator training and shows. Davis touches about the ambivalent attitudes of Romans towards gladiators: love the show, despise the performers. Notorious gladiators might enjoy some celebrity status, but generally all participants are despised as the dregs of society. This places an extra stress on Falco, because though he does not technically sell himself for appearance in the arena, being involved in this trade is still enough to damage his good name.
Be aware that while it's not necessary to read the books in order, it certainly helps - certainly so far into the series.
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[a:Assaph Mehr|14422472|Assaph Mehr|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1445823325p2/14422472.jpg], author of [b:Murder In Absentia|29500700|Murder In Absentia (Felix the Fox, #1)|Assaph Mehr|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1457914061s/29500700.jpg|46845657]: A story of Togas, Daggers, and Magic - for lovers of Ancient Rome, Murder Mysteries, and Urban Fantasy.