Wow! This seems like a book destined to be read by you, Allen. Your passion for Augustus has me wishing I had it here with me right now to start reading it!
It makes me so happy that you absolutely adored this book! Augustus is my favorite Williams thus far, but I have greatly enjoyed everything I’ve read by him, especially considering they’re all so different, setting wise, but consistent with his incredible prose.
I finished this book about 5 minutes ago and jesus what a book. From the first few pages, Williams managed to make me feel so invested in this man from 2000 years ago. And it maybe has the most beautiful and enticing prose I've ever encountered.
I think you've found your lane. The passion you show is just too real. The fact that you have a very good background in these subjects shines through during your reviews. This was fantastic, keep up your amazing work.
Brilliant review, Allen!!! I couldn't be happier that Jimmy gave me the push to read Stoner and you got me to read Augustus. Funny how I found a new favorite non-fantasy author from my fantasy-focused BookTube friends. Can't wait to discuss this with you!
I'm sold on this one. I'm trying to get more into Roman history this upcoming year, with Robert Harris Cicero trilogy, and also have a few other books I'm looking to get into: The First Man in Rome (Colleen McCullough) and A Pillar of Iron (Taylor Caldwell).
I watched this review while being in the middle of the book, and now watched it again with better context (knowing very little about the battles of Philippi and Actium in part I made it so I had to read articles online that would help me better understand the different roles the characters played in those civil wars -- and I would indeed mix up characters such as to whom Marcella and Vispania were married to 😅). I know I will also reread that book at some point, thank you for bringing to life so many themes I wouldn't have thought about that deeply otherwise: you can't legislate the human heart, poets and philosophers are necessary in society... You know already enough of my thoughts from your live discussion, but I still wanted to tell you your review is absolutely brilliant! ☺️👏
I LOVE this review! I read Augustus based on your recommenfatiom and I had no previous knowledge about roman history, still, I fell in love with this book. Thank you Allen for such an amazing recommendaion and an awesome read. I have been waiting for this review, and it totally delivered. Great great job
I would never have looked at this book twice if I had stumbled upon it myself, but you completely sold me!! Thanks for the passionate and thorough review, I loved hearing your thoughts 🤩
I was about 2/3 through Book 2 when I watched this review, so I skipped around a bit to avoid spoilers, and I heard you saying that you "didnt like Julia because she was always thwarting Octavius" and I thought you SUCKED. Im so glad I came back to this review to realise I took you completely out of context hahahhaha I've loved Stoner for many years, and decided I wanted to read more of Williams, but hadn't ever looked into what else he'd written. I picked Augustus up from a second hand store with no knowledge of Roman history, and absolutely devoured it; it's easily one of my favourite books of all time, alongside, if not above, Stoner. I read Augustus in a break from reading some of the Greeks, and it convinced me to continue my break to read some Horace and Vergil first. I'm forever indebted to Williams for giving me such human portraits of the poets to think about when I read their words. Likewise for all the characters in this book that I would have struggled to care about in a historical tome. I really loved this review :)
YESS!!! I absolutely loved this. I'm on my reread (already) of it and loving it even more. So glad you loved it with the history background. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
only through book2 right now and absolutely love this book. the politicking is really really interesting and I'm looking forward to Octavius' view in book 3.
Fantastic review, Allen! I loved Stoner and I’m very excited to read more of his works. I was originally going to read Butcher’s Crossing next, but now I’m leaning to Augustus!
It’s so fun to see how much joy and excitement this book gives you 😄 I’m still working out my final thoughts on in, but I do also love all the themes and almost “morals” Williams gives you. For me, the subtitle of this (at least books 1 and 2) should be “the tragedies of following your heart” 😅 Can’t wait for the live discussion!!
well that was a very convincing review. I'm going to have to read this now. I don't know much about roman history, but the themes you discussed sound really cool to explore
Well, I'm obviously going to have to read this. I know a little about, hopefully enough. Have you read I, Claudius by Robert Graves? It's been ages since I read it, but I remember loving it.
You make it sound so great, but yeah, I always hated history and most of my history covered the US, which has the most boring history ever IMO, so I don't know shit about the Roman empire :D
Wow! This seems like a book destined to be read by you, Allen. Your passion for Augustus has me wishing I had it here with me right now to start reading it!
I am 100% confident you will love Williams whenever you read him!
It makes me so happy that you absolutely adored this book! Augustus is my favorite Williams thus far, but I have greatly enjoyed everything I’ve read by him, especially considering they’re all so different, setting wise, but consistent with his incredible prose.
I finished this book about 5 minutes ago and jesus what a book. From the first few pages, Williams managed to make me feel so invested in this man from 2000 years ago. And it maybe has the most beautiful and enticing prose I've ever encountered.
This sounds so good. It is currently shooting up the TBR.
Things I like
Epistilary books
Rome
Good writting
I think you've found your lane. The passion you show is just too real. The fact that you have a very good background in these subjects shines through during your reviews. This was fantastic, keep up your amazing work.
Thank you so much!
Brilliant review, Allen!!! I couldn't be happier that Jimmy gave me the push to read Stoner and you got me to read Augustus. Funny how I found a new favorite non-fantasy author from my fantasy-focused BookTube friends. Can't wait to discuss this with you!
I read Butcher's Crossing and Stoner back-to-back and loved both so I'm very much looking forward to reading this.
Every time I watch a book review on this channel I end up adding that book to my list.
I didn't know a lot about this part of roman history, But I gave it an easy 5 stars. After watching this review I want to reread it even more!
Same!!
Absolutely incredible review, Allen. Even loving Augustus and loving Stoner, this book surpassed my every expectation.
I agree. I enjoyed this book, mostly for Julia’s “finding herself” section & her dad protecting her but the entire thing was all the stars.
I'm sold on this one. I'm trying to get more into Roman history this upcoming year, with Robert Harris Cicero trilogy, and also have a few other books I'm looking to get into: The First Man in Rome (Colleen McCullough) and A Pillar of Iron (Taylor Caldwell).
Your enthusiasm and love for it gets me excited as I read it.
ITS SO GOOD
I watched this review while being in the middle of the book, and now watched it again with better context (knowing very little about the battles of Philippi and Actium in part I made it so I had to read articles online that would help me better understand the different roles the characters played in those civil wars -- and I would indeed mix up characters such as to whom Marcella and Vispania were married to 😅). I know I will also reread that book at some point, thank you for bringing to life so many themes I wouldn't have thought about that deeply otherwise: you can't legislate the human heart, poets and philosophers are necessary in society... You know already enough of my thoughts from your live discussion, but I still wanted to tell you your review is absolutely brilliant! ☺️👏
Thank you so much!
Absolutely. love this. Thank you so. much.
Wow - what a great review! Definitely want to read this one.
Love your Junes shirt.
You've convinced me- definitely going to check it out!
Everything can't be Permitted. Sorry, The Assassin's 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Incredible Allen. A true Templar 🤌😂
I LOVE this review! I read Augustus based on your recommenfatiom and I had no previous knowledge about roman history, still, I fell in love with this book. Thank you Allen for such an amazing recommendaion and an awesome read. I have been waiting for this review, and it totally delivered. Great great job
Haha, your enthusiasm makes me love the book even more. 😊🥰
I would never have looked at this book twice if I had stumbled upon it myself, but you completely sold me!! Thanks for the passionate and thorough review, I loved hearing your thoughts 🤩
Yeessssss! I knew you were gonna love it! :)
Fantastic review, Allen! I didn't know Roman history but I enjoyed this a lot.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
I was about 2/3 through Book 2 when I watched this review, so I skipped around a bit to avoid spoilers, and I heard you saying that you "didnt like Julia because she was always thwarting Octavius" and I thought you SUCKED. Im so glad I came back to this review to realise I took you completely out of context hahahhaha
I've loved Stoner for many years, and decided I wanted to read more of Williams, but hadn't ever looked into what else he'd written. I picked Augustus up from a second hand store with no knowledge of Roman history, and absolutely devoured it; it's easily one of my favourite books of all time, alongside, if not above, Stoner.
I read Augustus in a break from reading some of the Greeks, and it convinced me to continue my break to read some Horace and Vergil first. I'm forever indebted to Williams for giving me such human portraits of the poets to think about when I read their words. Likewise for all the characters in this book that I would have struggled to care about in a historical tome.
I really loved this review :)
YESS!!! I absolutely loved this. I'm on my reread (already) of it and loving it even more. So glad you loved it with the history background. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
Great review. Another one for the TBR!
only through book2 right now and absolutely love this book. the politicking is really really interesting and I'm looking forward to Octavius' view in book 3.
Just received my copy! Really looking forward to reading it!
Fantastic review, Allen! I loved Stoner and I’m very excited to read more of his works. I was originally going to read Butcher’s Crossing next, but now I’m leaning to Augustus!
It’s so fun to see how much joy and excitement this book gives you 😄 I’m still working out my final thoughts on in, but I do also love all the themes and almost “morals” Williams gives you. For me, the subtitle of this (at least books 1 and 2) should be “the tragedies of following your heart” 😅 Can’t wait for the live discussion!!
well that was a very convincing review. I'm going to have to read this now. I don't know much about roman history, but the themes you discussed sound really cool to explore
Marcus Agrippa is my fav. I love him!
King Fin Superb++ A must read for the ages!
I know! The coveted and rare Superb ++!
What an incredible review. I always love your passion, Allen! Learned a lot just from this. I'll have to try Stoner, and maybe this one at some point.
Well, I'm obviously going to have to read this. I know a little about, hopefully enough. Have you read I, Claudius by Robert Graves? It's been ages since I read it, but I remember loving it.
...I know a little about the Roman Empire...
The third book is so good..
You make it sound so great, but yeah, I always hated history and most of my history covered the US, which has the most boring history ever IMO, so I don't know shit about the Roman empire :D
Emperors live. And wonder why?
even if the book sounded like shit (it doesn't) your excitement for it would be enough :D
Wait…I was supposed to be sympathetic to Julia in this? Whoops 😅
Hahahahhahaha your feelings have reignited my anti-Julia sentiments!
@@TheLibraryofAllenxandria excellent!😌