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This is an excellent read. Nicole from the presents does well going back to Roman times. It gives her an great view on the differences between life now and life then. This book will make you laugh and cry. It give Nicole prespective that she did not have before.
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One of the best books I've read so far this year--a modern 90s women is sent back to 2nd century Rome--I couldn't put this book done. Highly recommended.
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One of my favorite genres is historical fiction and I enjoy a good time travel novel. So what was not to like, this book seemed to be the perfect fit. But it turned out to be one of my least favorite books that I have ever read. Yes, the modern woman finding herself in ancient Rome and how she copes with it are interesting. The historical detail was well done. The problem was it was too drawn out. I kept reading in the hopes that the interesting, gripping parts would take over the book and thrill me and not let go. But after finally finishing the last page, the dry, dull, drawn out parts were too many and the good did not out weigh the dull. This is a big book to begin with but it felt three times as long. Such a shame because it seemed like a perfect fit. I felt like I wasted my time and regretted the other books I could have read instead and this rarely happens with me.
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The only time travel book I really enjoyed.
There are some inaccuracy about ancient Roman daily life,but I believe it come close to describe how a modern person would feel if sent back in ancient times.
There are some inaccuracy about ancient Roman daily life,but I believe it come close to describe how a modern person would feel if sent back in ancient times.
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I liked this book about a modern woman finding herself in a different time, but not because of the time travel. Rather, I liked the way Nicole has to confront her assumptions and how she finds the strength she needs in herself.
