Another Winner From Scarrow
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Macro and Cato are a Roman version of Dirk Pitt and Al Giordino of Clive Cussler's novels and once more risk life and limb in the service of the Emperor.
Whilst not the best book Mr Scarrow has written it is nonetheless a very good read and I would recommend it to anyone who likes a good adventure story. Our two heroic Centurions have now matured into a double act with the cynicism and humour that makes the book both engrossing and easy to read. Some reviewers have commented on a lack of historical accuracy but I feel that this is missing the point of a book that is there to entertain rather than to educate.
I look forward to reading the further adventures of Macro and Cato in Centurion.
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For a historical novel - takes too many liberties for me
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I have read all of the books in this series until now and enjoyed every one. I found this one a bit insulting though. Those without any religious belief might not agree but historic novel this isn't. The author seems to blaim his blatant changing of significant facts on some other author as if that makes them true. Claiming Jesus was nothing more than political hero is nothing new but putting words into his mothers mouth I found a bit too much, also the claim that he had a son, again nothing new but again misleading. Not wishing to start a religious debate just sharing my dissapointment. I question how much of his other books were actually based on fact.
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Simon Scarrow writes roman epic
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Think Rome, the tv series, in a book with less politics, less ceaser and more brutal battles. Scarrows 7th is as good as all the others. It tails off slightly in the middle but makes up for it at the end. Macro and Cato, centurions, are the book worlds Pullo and Vorenus. Well structured, beautifully written it's a story that even those who know next to nothing about the roman empire can read time and time again
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Predictable
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Having read all of Scarrow's previous books in the series, I had to give this one a go too. However, I found it a little disappointing compared to his previous efforts. For much of the story I could always guess what was about to happen and none of the twists, of which there were very few, surprised me. Yet, although I wouldn't rate it as a fantastic book, I wouldn't call it a bad book either. Average would best describe it, and it certainly hasn't put me off buying the next installment, whenever that's due.
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Another Rip Roaring Read
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Another great book in the lives of Macro and Cato, hopelessly outnumbered as usual and they still put up a good fight... only this time they are mixed up in the Judean revolt of 66AD.
According to Mr. Scarrow this book was inspired by the contact he had with King Adbullah of Jordan. He may have his history well researched when it comes to the revolt, but his history concerning the heritage of Jehoshua (Jesus) and his apparent hand in an uprising against Rome is complete trite! Written no doubt with the King of Jordan in mind!
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