Review: Superb historical almost till the end
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 7, 2012
Wow, for me it was a shocking book from this writer. Not a single sex scene, except kisses and believe me, I am not the one to complain, it is just in all books I have read from her till my self imposed break there was A LOT of sex.So, I was very pleased, I also was very happy with the historical setting. Whatever I know of ancient Rome felt well researched and believable and if something was not, I have not noticed.I also loved the interesting and fast moving plot, loved that the writer did not shy away from the cruelty and violence which absolutely made sense for time period.And then comes the ending and I was laughing and shaking my head and not in a good way. Now, do not get me wrong, of course it is possible that stunts like that happened in history. It just did not feel believable to me. NOT what happened, but that it happened in that profession and in that setting. Really cannot say more without spoilers.