Ron & Dawn S. (Harlowbean) - , reviewed on 2/3/2010 + 18 more book reviews

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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