pickThis book was great! I love good historical fiction because it allows you to learn about real events and people with an interesting plot line. Can‘t wait to pick up the second one in the series
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pickThis book was great! I love good historical fiction because it allows you to learn about real events and people with an interesting plot line. Can‘t wait to pick up the second one in the series
Haven't done much reading the last few weeks....not really a slump but just felt like doing some puzzles and such with my free time instead. Looking forward to spending the evening getting back into this book with a grilled cheese and some orange juice.
pickWhen the transport organizer for Domitian's Triumph falls to his death down the Tarpeian Rock, a witness comes forward and claims somebody was with him at the time he fell. The case is passed to Flavia Albia to investigate.
I had forgotten just how funny Albia's internal monologue can be.
Can't believe we've gone from snow and freezing rain to a random day at 20 Celsius!! Heading back down to colder temperatures tonight though ☹️. Staring this one for #authoramonth . I enjoyed the first book in this series so thought I'd give book 2 a read. Looking forward to journeying into Ancient Rome! @Soubhiville
pickThis book was a fascinating glimpse into the constantly changing politics of Ancient Rome, from a female point of view. Livia was the wife and trusted advisor of the emperor Augustus. Although I didn‘t always agree with some of the choices she made, I couldn‘t help but admire the way she worked through the constraints placed upon her as a wealthy woman, to become a powerful, influential force for the good of the Roman people.
It‘s time for our #LiteraryCrew discussion! And sorry everyone…I really fizzled out on this. I also really struggled with the book‘s writing, so there are only 4 questions posted. You can find them on my feed, the book‘s feed, or by searching the group‘s hashtag.
Next month‘s #BuddyRead is The Briar Club. Reminder will be posted tomorrow!
mcctrish, mjdowens, melissajayne, tpixie, LapReader, Cuilin, kspenmoll, PurpleyPumpkin, Deblovestoread, CatLass007, Mollyanna, BookwormAHN, Pogue, dabbe, Karisa, bumpinthenight, julieclair, AllDebooks, Lkempf4. Admittedly, I struggled with the writing style in this novel. I just could not connect with the narrative. Any comments on the writing or the style of the novel? Did you the first person narrative enhanced or took away from the telling of Livia's story? #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead
3. Moving away from the characters, let's look at the bigger picture discussed--the Roman Empire post-assassination. How familiar were you with events prior to the novel? How does the novel portray the events?
Quick reference guide from the History Channel:
https://www.history.com/articles/julius-caesar-assassination-fall-roman-republic
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