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A review by reydeam
Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran
5.0
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Alright, I will admit it...I do not care much for ancient history. Ummm...there, I said it. With that knowledge, I was a bit apprehensive about Cleopatra's Daughter as I wondered - Will I like this story? Will the story be dry and boring?
Let me tell you here and now, Cleopatra's Daughter is simply amazing! This is one of the best books I have read this year. I highly recommend this book to adults and Young Adults alike. If I was still homeschooling my girls, Cleopatra's Daughter would be placed on their list for a history reader. Alas,since they are not homeschooled, Cleopatra's Daughter has been placed on my 14 year old’s to-read stack.
The story of Selene, Cleopatra's Daughter, was utterly gripping! I found myself glued to the pages in fascination, interest, intrigue and also with a bit of discomfort.
Michelle Moran did a fabulous job weaving historical fact seamlessly throughout the story. The language flowed from the pages with richness and depth as I read and learned about the Roman way of life as well as their cruelty. I spoke of discomfort, well, this feeling would come into play when we would read about the ways slaves and those of lower class, women and children would be treated.
Very gripping, indeed.
Alright, I will admit it...I do not care much for ancient history. Ummm...there, I said it. With that knowledge, I was a bit apprehensive about Cleopatra's Daughter as I wondered - Will I like this story? Will the story be dry and boring?
Let me tell you here and now, Cleopatra's Daughter is simply amazing! This is one of the best books I have read this year. I highly recommend this book to adults and Young Adults alike. If I was still homeschooling my girls, Cleopatra's Daughter would be placed on their list for a history reader. Alas,since they are not homeschooled, Cleopatra's Daughter has been placed on my 14 year old’s to-read stack.
The story of Selene, Cleopatra's Daughter, was utterly gripping! I found myself glued to the pages in fascination, interest, intrigue and also with a bit of discomfort.
Michelle Moran did a fabulous job weaving historical fact seamlessly throughout the story. The language flowed from the pages with richness and depth as I read and learned about the Roman way of life as well as their cruelty. I spoke of discomfort, well, this feeling would come into play when we would read about the ways slaves and those of lower class, women and children would be treated.
Very gripping, indeed.