The Memoirs of Cleopatra: A Novel

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Summary: I totally enjoyed the experience of being in ancient Egypt
Review: If you want to escape your present surroundings, read this book. I have read hundreds of book and I would have to say this is one of my favorites. From the very beginning and up to the last page, I experienced ancient Egypt through Cleopatra's eyes and I couldn't put the book down. Although I knew the ending, I was wishing that Margaret George would pull a fast one and have a different ending. You WILL enjoy this book!

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Summary: A must read! Finally a page turning hystoric novel!
Review: While I must admit that in the begining the book seems overwhelming, once started, I found it to be a true page turner. I read every word, even the ending by the author. It is a truly wonderous blend of true hystorical fact with story line. I picked up the book on a whim, not having an opinion on cleopatra either way and am now SO GLAD I DID!! It was worth the time, money and effort I put into it. I look forward to other works by the author in the hopes what was accomplished in this book will be duplicated again and again.

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Summary: the cheapest fare to get inside ancient Egypt!
Review: I finished this tomb about a week ago and still cannot get it out of my head! Definately worth the commitment to read. Highly readable, engrossing, and enlightening. Ms. George gets an A!

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Summary: Wonderfull
Review: I liked this book even if it is not in my language(i didn't understand some of it).Everyone who have an interest in egypt,love and history must read this book

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Summary: Thoroughly enjoyable and enlightening
Review: I loved reading this book because I love learning more about famous, or infamous, and mysterious people and the events. We can only speculate today on the events surrounding Cleopatra and her children and loves and politics. That's why I couldn't put it down. M. George really sets an atmosphere in her novels of the times and circumstances and implications going on at the time. Our lives can be enriched by the past and people of the past when we have the benefit of M. George's efforts. She explains thoroughly their lives and world while we struggle daily in our own. I can't wait to see who she writes about next.

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Summary: You cannot forgive yourself if you do not read this book
Review: Having studied the fall of teh republic and the rise of Octavian at school, this book vaguely interested me. And I came away from it just totally loving it. It is one of teh best books ever written - even when you have finally finished you just want to keep reading. And I know that it is just fiction but I can never say another good thing about Octavian as long as I live. As for Cleopatra...I could never say a bad thing. George does a wonderful job. I even wanted to go into teh book, to actually meet Charmian and Iras and Mardian and Olympos. The best book that I have read in aquite a long time.

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Summary: GREAT
Review: I ENJOYED THE BOOK AND FOUND HER PERSEPTION DOWN TO EARTH. YOU WERE EMERSED IN THE BOOK UNTIL ONE POINT...ACTIUM. I'D READ IT NON-STOP UNTIL THEN AND FOR ABOUT A WEEK HARDLY READ IT AT ALL. BUT WHEN THE BATTLE HAD ENDED I COULDN'T PUT THE BOOK DOWN. A LONG READ BUT WORTH IT!

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Summary: This Book Was The BEST!!!!
Review: Once i started this book i just could not put it down. By the time i finished all 900 pages i found myself wishing there was more. I loved this book. Margart George is a wonderful storyteller. She really makes the book come alive. You feel as if you are right there with the character. Trust me you too will love this book!

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Summary: Thank god it's nothing like the movie!!! Great read!!
Review: I went through this bookin two weeks. Once I started I just could not put it down. One of the main reasons that I rushed to finish it was to watch the movie of Cleopatra that aired sometime in May'99. What a dissapointment that turned out to be. I was completely disgusted at watching the first half of the movie that I didn't even bother with the second half. The movie took away the real essence in which Cleopatra was portrayed by Margaret George. Instead of sympathizing with her, in the case of the movie, I actually sided with the Romans in thinking her a power hungry seductress. So in conclusion read the book and skip the movie!! That includes the old Elizabeth Taylor fiasco too.

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Summary: An Outstanding Piece of Literature!
Review: After reading Margaret George's other outstanding books, The Autobiography of Henry VIII and Mary Queen of Scots and the Isles, I decided to read Memoirs of Cleopatra. This book was magnificent! By the second chapter I was hooked! The descriptive writing was moving and enchanting! I loved the lush detail, personal views from Cleopatra, and the scenery. I felt as if I was with her throughout out her life and known her. This is the only book that 900 pages seems to be not enough. This book was illuminating, enlightening, and entertaining! I highly recommend this book to everyone. Please do not judge this book by the ABC production CLEOPATRA. This book is the real thing!