Review: An Intriguing & Engaging Historical Novel
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 20, 2014
"Babylon- Dawn of Empire" is a wonderfully entertaining and engaging novel that delves back into the past into the life of Hammurabi as he ruled the Mesopotamian kingdom. What I liked about this book was that it felt authentic and deeply rooted in facts and recorded history, but adds layer upon layer of intricate storytelling as the life of this notable king is explored. Mr. Culley draws readers back into Hammurabi's life as enemies surface, kingdoms fall, betrayal comes from unexpected places and the pain of life adds wounds to the king's already battered rule. The story is evocative, lush, vivid with imagery, uses strong dialogue to help the story progress and dives deeper into the development of the characters (both historical and original) that bring this tale to life. The well-written novel is superbly crafted with a strong plot and a fast-pace... it kept me eagerly reading until the very end.