Really enjoyed this - Conn’s style fits this type of topic really well, and the audiobook narrator was a perfect fit for the story as well. Overall, there are places the book could have included more historical details, but it does a great job of telling a good story within relevant historical context, and I definitely learned about the world of the time. Books like this succeed when they make you start to think and wonder what living at that time in history yourself would have been like - would you have acted like the characters, in their context? On that front, this book succeeded, and I’m intrigued to see where the story goes next. ( )

This book comes storming out of the gates and tramples the reader. Ironically I feel that our main character is the least developed in the story. That may change. But overall the tension, pace and tone of the book is great. I read the author's Genghis Kahn series and thoroughly enjoyed it. So far this one is shaping up to be better. The great thing about this being historical fiction is that you know what is going to happen eventually but what you don't see coming is the artistic license that the writer uses to draw the parallels. Not too keen on the use of the word "LAD" Very misplaced.
I do see some repetition of the same formulas and concepts used in the authors other novels. This could very easily become a weakness in literary structure but it seems Iggulden can use it to his advantage in story telling. I do not know how I did not see it coming. But the end of this book slapped me in the head and elicited a loud "No Way" out of me, as I finished. Great ending. Very excited about book two. ( )

This guy is now my favourite author. He always pulls you into the storyline with effortless ease. I feel I know the characters and want to grab a sword to fight alongside them. His Civil War books were excellent but this series promises to be even better and I've already started book 2. ( )

Great start to the Emperor series, telling the story of young Julius Caesar, and his adopted brother Marcus. Great story-telling and filling in the gaps between historical events that occurred in the city of Rome during the days of the Roman Empire. Very detailed in the scenes of conflict both small and large. Can't wait for the next book in the series! ( )

wonderful historical fiction. I listened to this book and the narrator was great!
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