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tregatt1, June 19, 2008

I've read many glowing reviews for THE TRIUMPH OF CAESAR, and while I agree that it is a good read, well written and utterly compelling, I have to say that, for me, this is really not the best entry to the series -- I think the best two installments are still ROMAN BLOOD & ARMS OF NEMESIS. THE TRIUMP OF CAESAR was wonderfully crafted, filled with wonderful historical details, but the sad fact is that for much of the book, the air of suspense and tension was sadly lacking. Things definitely picked up in the last five chapters of the book, when Diana, Gordianus' daughter, joined in the investigation -- so much so that I rather wished that she had started helping her father earlier in the book! And that is actually my only criticism of this installment, that the suspense was somewhat lacking. In everything else -- the compelling storyline, brilliantly fleshed out characters, colour, pageantry, atmosphere and historical detail, THE TRIUMPH OF CAESAR delivered in spades. I particularly appreciated the poignant manner in which Saylor conveyed through Gordianus, the enormity that the never-ending wars had caused, and that Saylor had given Godianus a voice that authentic without sounding anachronistic. I cannot fully express how tired I am of coming across 'Roman' investigators that sound like modern street toughs! All in all. THE TRIUMPH OF CAESAR was a good read. It may not be the best in the series, but it was an enjoyable and rewarding one nevertheless.

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