Cleopatra: A Life
Cleopatra: A Life seems to be getting strong and mixed opinions I noticed, when I peeked at reviews on Goodreads. It’s mostly a love it or hate it affair. Below, author Stacy Schiff reads from the opening pages of her book. It was enough to get me looking forward to exploring the life of Cleopatra.
Is this one that you have read or are looking forward to reading?
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Oh MAAAN, I MUST have this! I have to!! Haha I love Cleopatra and Stacy I just adore Stacy’s voice. She reads like I do…excited but conversationally…I’m always told that I read aloud “too quickly” but she’s reading at the same pace I do and I love it. Thanks for this. Way too much fun!
Well, I have to admit that I’m struggling with the book so far and I’m about halfway through.
I really, really want to get to this book. Too bad there are about 30 books in that category…
Jen – Devourer of Books´s last [type] ..November 2010 Reading Wrap-Up
Nicole, I hope you like it. Can’t wait to read what you think of it. I still haven’t read Margaret George’s Cleopatra. I wonder which author handles Cleopatra best. I never did see Cleopatra played by Elizabeth Taylor. Always think about getting the DVD from Netflix.
Nicole, I love your “currently reading” button from Library Thing. Since I’ve been trying to move and learn, I haven’t gotten much reading done. It’s beginning to upset me. I refuse to stress. Bye.
If you haven’t started it yet, I have heard that the audio is worth a try. The narrator is really quite good. I’m giving some thought to ordering it from our library…
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Sounds like a great pick to me! I can’t wait to see what you think of it.
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I’ve been seeing this book a lot and the cover is just beautiful. I really do want to read this but like Jen I have so many books on my list. I can’t wait to hear your review to see where I should move it on my list.
Martha@Hey, I want to read that´s last [type] ..For the love of reading
I have it waiting on the shelves, but I think I’ll wait to see your thoughts to figure out where to put it on the TBR list…
Trisha´s last [type] ..Book Review- Soulless
While I love that cover and would love to learn more about Cleopatra, I’ve yet to read a review that made me want to read it. I’m still open to finding that review though
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I was very disappointed. She is jumping all over the place. Where were her editors?
I recently read & reviewed “Antony and Cleopatra” by Adrian Goldworthy. Much better and well structured. Goldsworthy writes for general public also.
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I should have added the link to the above review.
http://romanhistorybooks.typepad.com/roman_history_books_and_m/2010/11/book-review-antony-and-cleopatra-by-adrian-goldsworthy.html
I have never read anything about Cleopatra, so I am interested in this book for that reason alone. I love how book clubs can entice you to read a book you may not otherwise have read before!
Love or hate books really make me intrigued!! I loved Edgar Sawtelle and others absolutely hated it. I’m really looking forward to your thoughts and your book club thoughts on this one!
I’ve read mixed reviews of this one but like you I know next to nothing about Cleopatra so I think I’d like to give it a try. I’ll be interested to hear what you think of it. I always trust your literary tastes so if you like it I probably will too! You’ve never steered me wrong before.
So far the beginning has been hard. I’m not sure why she made the choice to start in the middle. It seems a little unorganized but we will see if it shapes up.
Cleopatra A Life has been a great book. I have had to have a dictionary for some of the adjectives but I always enjoy expanding my vocabulary. Stacy Schiff has done a great job of bring Cleopatra, Julius Caesar and Marc Antony to life. Makes me want to watch the television series, Rome, all over again. I didn’t find the book to be unorganized in any way. Ms. Schiff did start the book with Cleopatra showing up in Caesar’s stronghold–just like a lot of good movies start out. I found this beginning to be an enticing introduction to Cleopatra’s story.
Glad that you enjoyed your experience with the book Barbara.