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Liked It “Did you know that we might have been a nation of Hellenist if Julian had not made the fatal mistake of going after the Muslim's? Fascinating read. the premise is very plato-esque done through letters of two old teachers of Julian discussing what might have been and the reality of the Christians...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “I was excited because I love historical fiction, but it was boring.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Did you know that we might have been a nation of Hellenist if Julian had not made the fatal mistake of going after the Muslim's? Fascinating read. the premise is very plato-esque done through letters of two old teachers of Julian discussing what might have been and the reality of the Christians and their petty squabbles taking over. Historically accurate but set only the way Mr. Vidal can. When I met him we spoke about this book a great deal. ”
Tiffany C wrote this review Friday, October 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of the most thrilling books I've ever read. Previously a fiction hater, this book wove historical myth with Vidal's own insertions of storytelling and literary intensity. Spiritual, violent, sexual and thought-provoking. Made a Gore Vidal fan out of me... Thanks Jason!”
Josh W wrote this review Saturday, October 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Superb... Gore Vidal is a genius!”
joel c wrote this review Saturday, September 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Great book about an amazing leader.”
dave t wrote this review Saturday, June 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not as ambitious as some of Vidal's work, but very educational and entertaining. The story of the pagan emperor who attempted to stop the advance of Christianity in the Roman empire. Another well-researched historical piece.”
whatmeworry wrote this review Tuesday, October 28 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Vidal's goodbye to paganism. He has always loved Rome, and I think this book allowed him to justify spending so much time there (doing research). One finds oneself wondering what would have happened if Christianity had not taken things over.”
muque and shylock tomes wrote this review Wednesday, September 24 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I was excited because I love historical fiction, but it was boring. ”
Jocelyn B wrote this review Friday, February 22 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“portraying the man that tried to bring down Christianity in such a way to make his ideals yours makes up a true masterpiece.”
Sonia V wrote this review Saturday, November 24 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Really nice description, all pieces fit well”
panarjedde wrote this review Wednesday, October 18 2006. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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