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luna_lou13's review against another edition
3.0
Struggled to finish this one, shame as I enjoy roman/Greek stories but this one was just didn't hit right for me
eososray's review against another edition
3.0
While this is by no means a deep thinking novel, I found it fun and entertaining.
There is lots of action, some small amount of political intrigue and a healthy dose of what it must have been like as a Roman soldier.
The story is set in the time of Emperor Claudius and follows the adventures of a centurion and his new, unexperienced optio, both of whom manage to survive several fights, skirmishes and battles with style, courage, good training and a bit of luck.
There is lots of action, some small amount of political intrigue and a healthy dose of what it must have been like as a Roman soldier.
The story is set in the time of Emperor Claudius and follows the adventures of a centurion and his new, unexperienced optio, both of whom manage to survive several fights, skirmishes and battles with style, courage, good training and a bit of luck.
pondweed's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
libreva's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
harvemous_2411's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
rgeorge's review against another edition
4.0
Simon is a fantastic author capable of commanding undivided attention of a reader.
This little book is such a delightful read!
This little book is such a delightful read!
stanshinn's review against another edition
5.0
Roman intrigue and gritty battles
Great start to a series with pulse pounding action and detailed, historically accurate depictions of Roman legionaries marching through notable events in history.
Great start to a series with pulse pounding action and detailed, historically accurate depictions of Roman legionaries marching through notable events in history.
turnerjo's review against another edition
2.0
Major characters have serious plot armor. The editor needs to learn about comma splices.
emily_bg's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Violence, Blood, and War