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A review by nassuada
A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Murder in Ancient Rome by Emma Southon
dark
emotional
funny
informative
sad
slow-paced
4.5
A really interesting read, particularly when the author covers how the life of women, enslaved people, and children were regarded in Rome. Her writing style really elevates the content and it reminded me of a true crime podcast (but one of the good ones where they actually respect the lives of the victims and don't just use them for entertainment value).
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Rape, Suicide, Abortion, and War