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Title: More Real Than the Silly 'Gladiator'
Review: After seeing 'Gladiator' I craved something more about the Roman Empire. This was the only book close at hand, a discard from the local library. I was quite surprised! The characters were the main focus, and I came to like them. The style and plot structure, especially the use of quiet foreboding, reminded me quite a bit of Cecelia Holland's work--you know from the outset this story is a tragedy, and you are subtly never allowed to forget things are not going to come out happily. I went back to the library and talked them into re-adding it to their collection!
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