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not_another_ana 's review for:
challenging
dark
funny
informative
medium-paced
Murder had been introduced as a solution to Roman political arguments and it could never be taken back.
A humorous look into murder in Ancient Rome that will both horrify you and make you chuckle. In a society like this, where fights to the death and executions were often entertainment for the masses, we have to wonder what constitutes murder? The author takes the time to define and classify the kinds of murders present in the Roman Empire and then follows up with examples and anecdotes.
I did enjoy this, but I will say that if you actually want to learn about Ancient Rome from scratch then this is not the book for you. It goes right into the murders, starting with the most famous one: Julius Caesar's demise, and then jumps around in time to the historical accounts that exemplify the central theme of the chapter. The tone is quite snarky and sarcastic, and dark jokes abound though I think it was still respectful enough of the subject matter. Highly recommend the audiobook, the narrator nailed the tone of the text.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicide