Review: History With a Twist!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 28, 2013
Bouticca: Her Story by T. Jerome Baker is a wonderful written ancient historical Roman tale. I love how the author noted that most story's told from times past are from a male voice. He used Queen Boudicca and this was very clever. The way he describes her as looking evil with fiery red hair, a fierce gaze, tall and strong, captivated me. I could actually envision the story as it unfolded. In the story Queen Boudicca, ruler of the Inceni Tribe was publicly humiliated with a flogging at the hands of the Romans and her two daughters raped.As with most conflict between people it's because of money, taxes in this instance. In the end the Queen ends up killing all of her people inadvertently in battle and broken hearted chooses to take her own life. In my mind thoughts of the infamous Romeo and Juliet popped into my brain.Bottom line, the historical tribute to times past is educational, engaging, captivating and something I certainly recommend to you. Give this book a read and let Baker know your thoughts. Nicely done Baker!