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Fascinating Series

Reviewed: 19-09-11

I loved this series, I learnt so much about Roman History and Julius Caesar, even though the author does admit taking a little poetic licence with the some of the timelines and historic facts to make more of a story, but this didn't detract from it at all for me. Nor did Paul Blake's narrative, which yes, is different from Robert Glenister who was also excellent, but I think he does a brilliant job in interpreting the cast and giving them each their own different characterisation. A thoroughly enjoyable series. I can't wait to start Conn Iggulden's Emporer series.

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Disappointing after The Count of Monte Christo

Reviewed: 09-07-11

This book will disappoint anyone who's already read The Count of Monte Christo. Dumas doesn't make the grade with The Three Musketeers. The pace is slow and overly detailed and the plot is not as intriguing as the Count. I loved the Count and was sorry to finish it but I couldn't wait to get this one over and done with. It's nothing like the movie versions.

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Conn Iggulden rocks!

Reviewed: 09-07-11

This was my first taste of a Conn Iggulden novel and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Yes it isn't exactly based on historic fact, as explained by the author himself at the end. He has taken some poetic licence with the timelines and has crafted a fictional account of what Julius' early years might have been like. As there is no actual written account of his childhood the author based his story around what it would have been like for a typical middle class Roman boy and I think he's done a fantastic job. I thoroughly enjoyed Robert Glenister's narrative and I can't wait to listen to the next book in the series. I'm middle-aged and female so probably don't fit the typical demographic of Conn Iggulden readers but as an avid reader of historic fiction and non-fiction I would recommend this writer to anyone who enjoys the same.

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Intriguing Mystery

Reviewed: 11-06-11

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. At first the pace of the narrative seemed quite slow & took a while to get used to but as the story moved on it seemed to fit right in with the Victorian characters and period. I wanted to know what was going to happen next and couldn't wait for an opportunity to listen. It's a story of the time - forbidden love, oppressed women, with sinister characters and a mystery thrown in. Highly recommended.

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Excellent listening

Reviewed: 08-07-10

I couldn't wait for an excuse to plug into this one. Creepy, dark and addictive. This was my first venture into Daphne Du Maurier territory and if they're all as good as this I'll be coming back for more.

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The Best Anthony Trollope collection ever

Reviewed: 31-05-10

This is a must read. The dramatisation is brilliant and I simply couldn't put this down. I am now hooked on Anthony Trollope because of this.

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Fascinating Reading

Reviewed: 31-05-10

I wasn't sure I would enjoy this at first but I absolutely did. The portrayal of life, social culture, relationships, the breaking down of the stereotypes of north and south, are absolutely fascinating. A must read.

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Excellent listening

Reviewed: 31-05-10

This was my first experience of Anthony Trollope's works and has become my favourite. The dramatisation really makes this unputdownable. I highly recommend this version.

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