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christianyaple's Reviews (43)
How to Talk… helped give me the tools to communicate in a better way with my son and daughter. Over the 4 weeks or so I read the book, I noticed a drastic change in the way I thought about, spoke about and interacted with my two kids. And, I noticed a giant change in the way they communicate with me. This book has helped me become a better parent in countless ways. If you feel lost as a parent, try it. There aren’t bad ideas in the book anywhere
I first read Germanicus two years ago, and I’ve re-read it several times since for a project I’ve had. I figure now is as good a time as any to write a review.
I initially gave 4 stars, and I don’t feel like that needs to change. Lindsay Powell is meticulous with research and establishing a timeline, setting and motivations. Im very grateful for that, as not many authors put in an equal effort. It truly feels like a complete compilation of all information we have on Germanicus. Powell also takes the time to compare sources and evidence to try to explain what really happened in Germanicus’ life, with great care and lengths being taken for Germanicus’ untimely end. Personally, I also loved the inclusion of pictures of almost every piece of artwork, coin or marble that shows Germanicus in them.
The downside of the book, and why I’d give 3.5 or maybe 3.75 stars if we could, is that the book isn’t super engaging as a narrative. If not for my personal curiosity about the titular character, I may not have re-read nor given it a 4.
That being said, if you are curious about the life and mysterious death of Germanicus, this is the best book by a modern author out there.
I initially gave 4 stars, and I don’t feel like that needs to change. Lindsay Powell is meticulous with research and establishing a timeline, setting and motivations. Im very grateful for that, as not many authors put in an equal effort. It truly feels like a complete compilation of all information we have on Germanicus. Powell also takes the time to compare sources and evidence to try to explain what really happened in Germanicus’ life, with great care and lengths being taken for Germanicus’ untimely end. Personally, I also loved the inclusion of pictures of almost every piece of artwork, coin or marble that shows Germanicus in them.
The downside of the book, and why I’d give 3.5 or maybe 3.75 stars if we could, is that the book isn’t super engaging as a narrative. If not for my personal curiosity about the titular character, I may not have re-read nor given it a 4.
That being said, if you are curious about the life and mysterious death of Germanicus, this is the best book by a modern author out there.
There’s a million reviews for this book, so I’ll keep mine short. Well written and intriguing for 90% of the novel, the ending was pretty obvious and lazy. Definitely worth a read, but you’re not missing out if you don’t.
There’s some lazy characterization at the expense of the plot, which makes me wonder if certain parts could have been omitted entirely. *coughLauracough*
There’s some lazy characterization at the expense of the plot, which makes me wonder if certain parts could have been omitted entirely. *coughLauracough*
