pick25-7 Nov 23 (audiobook)
A weak pick. Schmidt admits there are few historical, and barely any contemporary, sources for her biography of Cleopatra and perhaps that is the problem. I am not sure I finished with a great deal more information than I began with: Cleopatra was a beloved queen of Egypt who had two great affairs, with Caesar and Mark Antony respectively, and ultimately killed herself by asp bite. Apparently that last fact is doubtful.
pickA surprisingly engaging read! A little dry for me in description of the military operations, but personal as to the individuals involved. It was also just one d—— thing after another for Caesar and the Romans. But for the most part, you knew Caesar would prevail, just how would he make it happen.
Side note - Ariovistus was a proper villain - his arguments back to Caesar were “oh snap”. 🤣 (I believe he appears in issue 4 of serial reader)
pickFinished this re-read last night for #BookedInTime and Wow! talk about trusting no one, especially family!
Cleopatra was definitely a force to be reckoned with; and if she wasn't forced to hitch her train to Marc Antony bc men wouldn't be lead be a mere woman, all roads would've lead to Alexandria instead of Rome.
For the second time this book left the impression that Cleopatra's great love was not Antony but Julius Caesar.
Darkness, cold stone under her fingertips, shadows dancing on the walls, torches flickering in the downdraught of the tunnels.
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Rereading this for August #BookedInTime #AncientRomanCivilization I read it 23 years ago when it first came out and LOVED it, so I'm glad for a reason to reread
I really enjoyed this mini-series on Netflix which matched up very well with this book which I read with a group here on Litsy awhile ago. And just like the book..is getting very mixed reviews…and is apparently a scandal because they made Cleopatra (gasp) Black. 🙄
I really enjoyed both personally and would recommend.
pickThe contingent from St Mary‘s lands in Rome around the time Julius Caesar had brought Cleopatra to live in his own abode. As always, the team plummets themselves into hot water with Caesar‘s legendary guards and have to try experimental measures to escape back home. Suffice it to say, Caesar and the queen both sported enormous schnozzes, at least according to the main character who met them, and raucous jokes ensue! 😂😂😂 #serieslove2023
I‘m going to relisten to this audiobook for several reasons: It‘s next in the series for #serieslove2023. I‘ve forgotten it completely and till just now didn‘t realize I‘d already listened to it. And finally, Rome!! @TheSpineView @Andrew65
