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A review by mallorysaga
Conspirata by Robert Harris
5.0
4.8 stars...full review soon
The middle book of the trilogy, Conspirata encompasses Cicero's life during his Consulship and the subsequent fall out from the Catiline Conspiracy. Through the voice of Tiro, the uber secretary, the author continues an excellent reading experience chock full of history enhanced with intrigue and emotion. Cicero rides a stormy sea as he vacillates between victories, doubt, and a surprising predilection to turn his fears into heroic acts. The characters ring true, from the pompous (Catalus, Hortensius), to the pretentious power seekers (Pompey, Crassus) and a unremitting, ruthless Caesar.
It had been quite a while between my reading of Imperium and Conspirata. I predict that it won't be as long before I start the final volume, Dictator. 4.8 stars & The Hoover Book Review's coveted "It's a Good One, Boys & Girls" award.
The middle book of the trilogy, Conspirata encompasses Cicero's life during his Consulship and the subsequent fall out from the Catiline Conspiracy. Through the voice of Tiro, the uber secretary, the author continues an excellent reading experience chock full of history enhanced with intrigue and emotion. Cicero rides a stormy sea as he vacillates between victories, doubt, and a surprising predilection to turn his fears into heroic acts. The characters ring true, from the pompous (Catalus, Hortensius), to the pretentious power seekers (Pompey, Crassus) and a unremitting, ruthless Caesar.
It had been quite a while between my reading of Imperium and Conspirata. I predict that it won't be as long before I start the final volume, Dictator. 4.8 stars & The Hoover Book Review's coveted "It's a Good One, Boys & Girls" award.