While I thoroughly enjoy reading about Marco and Cato's adventures, due to my interest in the Roman Empire, I found a few passages a bit difficult to read. The book is aptly titled, although perhaps not in the way the author intended. While not described in detail---thank God---some passages about the abuse and slaughter of civilians were unsettling. Yes, this is historically accurate, but I'm of an age now where I am no longer tolerant about reading such, even in a fictional work.
I think this might also be the reason I enjoy older mysteries rather than those recent and current NYT's best selling author who feel every other chapter should have gore and sexual abuse described in detail.
Otherwise, Marco, Cato and their legate Vespasian once again stand head and shoulders above their peers.
I think this might also be the reason I enjoy older mysteries rather than those recent and current NYT's best selling author who feel every other chapter should have gore and sexual abuse described in detail.
Otherwise, Marco, Cato and their legate Vespasian once again stand head and shoulders above their peers.
