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goldenassam's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
zare_i's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting crime story set into the period when Romans (under emperor Claudius) are preparing for second invasion of British Isles.[return][return]We follow Cato, intellectual of sorts, from the time he enters the Second Legion, becomes sergeant under centurion Macro and finally ends up involved into court machinations and plots.[return][return]Interesting read, very fast-paced action but nevertheless it is obvious this one is intended to be the first in series of books ending is somewhat undefined.[return][return]Recommended.
caedarn's review against another edition
2.0
I read this book after seeing so many positive comments about it on a Bernard Cornwell FB page. I was highly disappointed. The plot and characters are not engaging in the least. I'm going to keep looking for a writer of historical fiction that comes even close to Cornwell.
lakesbecky's review against another edition
5.0
If you like your history with a bit of blood and guts then this is a good book for you! ? The first in a series of books about Macro and Cato and their experiences in the Roman army under Emperor Claudius. Plenty of historical information without interfering with the story. I found myself reading several hundred pages at a time as I wanted to carry on reading! Be warned an addictive series that will keep you coming back for more...
luna_lou13's review against another edition
3.0
Struggled to finish this one, shame as I enjoy roman/Greek stories but this one was just didn't hit right for me
eososray's review against another edition
3.0
While this is by no means a deep thinking novel, I found it fun and entertaining.
There is lots of action, some small amount of political intrigue and a healthy dose of what it must have been like as a Roman soldier.
The story is set in the time of Emperor Claudius and follows the adventures of a centurion and his new, unexperienced optio, both of whom manage to survive several fights, skirmishes and battles with style, courage, good training and a bit of luck.
There is lots of action, some small amount of political intrigue and a healthy dose of what it must have been like as a Roman soldier.
The story is set in the time of Emperor Claudius and follows the adventures of a centurion and his new, unexperienced optio, both of whom manage to survive several fights, skirmishes and battles with style, courage, good training and a bit of luck.
pondweed's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
libreva's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0