![]() ![]() Decius still finds her complete unwillingness to see who her uncle Julius Caesar really is despite all the evidence he presents her, amusing and frustrating. I enjoyed Decius's interactions with Julia in this one, as they were able to be more free with their affections for one another thanks to the Saturnalia season. Decius being the link to Caesar with being betrothed to Julia Minor. The Metellii seem to like to hedge their bets, politically, making sure they have an alliance with each of the 3 big men to Rome: Crassus, Pompey, and Caesar. And I like book 4, the story is able to stand on its own feet without relying too heavily on historical events, unlike the first 3 books, which while still fun to read made it the plot all too predictable for a student of Ancient Roman history. With the exception of a few deviations, the narrative flowed nicely. The case was good too, specifically since the most likely suspect was way too obvious, making it more of a mystery of who did it. Hermes enjoys it far too much, even taking the liberty of calling Decius by his name instead of master, which I found hilarious. And I like book 4, the story is able to st This one was fun, being set during Saturnalia, the one day in the year where the slaves don't have to obey their masters in Rome. ![]() This one was fun, being set during Saturnalia, the one day in the year where the slaves don't have to obey their masters in Rome. Good work JMR! Hope you're finished writing the 14th book in the series because at the rate I'm going, I might be able to catch up with you :D. Am actually restraining myself from downloading Nobody Loves A Centurion at this very moment! Though the ending was a little bit abrupt, it left me wanting for more. Saturnalia has all the elements of an entertaining read: suspense, horror, action, drama (that last bit with Decius shouting at Jupiter in the rain after a fight was thoroughly amusing), the works. John Maddox Roberts is truly a great storyteller. While not as hilarious and as comic as the previous book in the series, I find Saturnalia to be better written and its plot more well-developed. Saturnalia has all the elements of an entertaining read: suspense, horror, action, drama (that last bit with Decius shouting at Jupiter in the rain after a fight was thoroughly In Saturnalia, SPQR series hero Decius Caecilius Metellus the Younger goes back to Rome to investigate his kinsman's murder. In Saturnalia, SPQR series hero Decius Caecilius Metellus the Younger goes back to Rome to investigate his kinsman's murder. ![]()
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