A review by tezzarudge
The Gates of Athens by Conn Iggulden
4.0
Conn Iggulden is my favourite historical fiction author and its been far too long since I returned to one of his stories.
This book was amazing (in the main).
As with every novel CI writes, we get incredible battles with beautifully detailed tactical decisions.
This story really shines with the character depth and this was my favourite part of the book. By using PoV from both sides, it really did allow for a full immersion into the fantastic story.
There was a bit in the middle that dragged, and it was frustrating to see how quickly forgiveness was given to betrayal. I am not an ancient Greek (shocker, I know) but not sure my City would mean I could forgive that level of deceit and corruption.
This was a great book. Onto to the second one
This book was amazing (in the main).
As with every novel CI writes, we get incredible battles with beautifully detailed tactical decisions.
This story really shines with the character depth and this was my favourite part of the book. By using PoV from both sides, it really did allow for a full immersion into the fantastic story.
There was a bit in the middle that dragged, and it was frustrating to see how quickly forgiveness was given to betrayal. I am not an ancient Greek (shocker, I know) but not sure my City would mean I could forgive that level of deceit and corruption.
This was a great book. Onto to the second one