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lenlenlia's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
laurenelisabeth7509's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kaitokid's review against another edition
5.0
Read a little while ago but i have always been fascinated with history and other cultures so i am very happy to have got a hold of this book.
bearystarry's review against another edition
Just not for me at this point in my life, I think.
ladyladyloveme's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
booksarebetter's review against another edition
2.0
I really like these diary novels of various people. But this one wasn't as good as others. The nod to Christianity was rather unnecessary and inaccurate. As well as Cleopatra being incredibly self absorbed at how perfect she was making this not very enjoyable for a diary entry in the series. A pity, as I do so enjoy Egypt and its history. One star rounded up for nostalgia.
stay_truetoyourshelf's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
amara_jordan's review
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
faithtrustpixiedust's review
3.0
I loved this book when I was like 11, so much so that I still own it and intend to keep it forever, but did anyone ever notice just how
Like, dang man, you're like almost thirty and she's literally half your age, and is going through puberty, so can you refrain from flashing her and drunk kissing her in the darkness? That's literally sexual harrassment, not romantic.
I know this is supposed to be like, pseudo-historical, but could they have made her a little bit older? Even 18 would have been better, so it isn't so pervy. Or since this is a book for children, they could have, idk not written that storyline?
Other than that, I loved this book and still read it sometimes just to feel nostalgic.
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creepy Mark Antony is?Like, dang man, you're like almost thirty and she's literally half your age, and is going through puberty, so can you refrain from flashing her and drunk kissing her in the darkness? That's literally sexual harrassment, not romantic.
I know this is supposed to be like, pseudo-historical, but could they have made her a little bit older? Even 18 would have been better, so it isn't so pervy. Or since this is a book for children, they could have, idk not written that storyline?
Other than that, I loved this book and still read it sometimes just to feel nostalgic.