Antony and Cleopatra : A Novel (Paperback)

from mmignano11

Although I am usually intrigued by historical fiction, as it can make some dry history a bit more interesting by providing some colorful characters, I can't say that about this book. It seemed quite long and I felt, in need of editing. McCullough can usually be counted on to be accurate in her hi...

from mbmackay

Another Roman historical novel, but this one seems a bit tired - there doesn't seem to be the same creative flair in the fiction side of the equation. It seems more like a recitation of the history, with the fictional characters made up simply to fill the gaps. The earlier novels in the Roman ser...

from dkhiggin

Oh. My. Goodnes. What a slog! I never once had any compassion or connection to a single character in this story, least of all Antony or Cleopatra. The only sympathetic character was Octavia. And the dozens of name for each character! And sooooo many characters! The story is filled with interesti...

from mbmackay

Another Roman historical novel, but this one seems a bit tired - there doesn't seem to be the same creative flair in the fiction side of the equation. It seems more like a recitation of the history, with the fictional characters made up simply to fill the gaps. The earlier novels in the Roman ser...

from odkins

I have enjoyed McCullogh's other novels set in ancient Rome, but this one was a disappointment. I was never drawn to either Anthony or Cleopatra. I stopped reading about one-third of the way through.