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classical_learner 's review for:
Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome
by Robert Harris
challenging
funny
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
TLDR: *chef’s kiss* ✨politics✨
Oh the deliciousness of Cicero’s verbal brilliance! 😃😁
I have been reading this book since July 12, 2021. That may seem like a reason to rate this book very poorly, when in fact it is quite the opposite—it has been my safe space to read a couple pages at a time from through some very big years of my life.
Especially after reading Pompeii, Mr. Robert Harris is for sure my current reigning champ of Roman historical fiction.
I have never considered myself a fan girl, but I would definitely run through a mall screaming for a chance to meet the only author I’ve ever read who understands just who Cicero is and does justice to his brilliant yet complex character and the people around him (shout-out to Tiro). Makes me want to reread some of Cicero’s Orationes again. :)
Cannot wait to begin Conspirata!
Some of my favorite quotes (out of many):
“Words, words, words. Is there no end to the tricks you can make them perform?”
“Dear gods: it is a coup d’état disguised as an agrarian reform bill!”
Oh the deliciousness of Cicero’s verbal brilliance! 😃😁
I have been reading this book since July 12, 2021. That may seem like a reason to rate this book very poorly, when in fact it is quite the opposite—it has been my safe space to read a couple pages at a time from through some very big years of my life.
Especially after reading Pompeii, Mr. Robert Harris is for sure my current reigning champ of Roman historical fiction.
I have never considered myself a fan girl, but I would definitely run through a mall screaming for a chance to meet the only author I’ve ever read who understands just who Cicero is and does justice to his brilliant yet complex character and the people around him (shout-out to Tiro). Makes me want to reread some of Cicero’s Orationes again. :)
Cannot wait to begin Conspirata!
Some of my favorite quotes (out of many):
“Words, words, words. Is there no end to the tricks you can make them perform?”
“Dear gods: it is a coup d’état disguised as an agrarian reform bill!”
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Slavery
Minor: Cursing, Death