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Summary: Re: Memoirs of Cleopatra
Review: I've done slight research on Cleopatra in the past so I'm easiy disappointed when she seems wrongly or sloppily portrayed in books or movies. If there's any author out there who is perfect for writing Cleopatra's biography (voiced as an autobiography) it's Margaret George. The story is beautifully and gracefully woven together from the first page and once I started I did not want to put it down. Of course I had to, many times, since the book is over 900 pages long, but that just made it better because there was more too read - I didn't want it to end. George pays immense attention to detail to give the reader a real view not only of who Cleopatra was, but what the culture and time period and location she lived in were really like. George also does an brilliant job of portraying Cleopatra as a real, albeit incredible, person that the reader attaches to throughout the book. I enjoyed the book all the way through and I recommend it to anyone, whether they know the story of Cleopatra or not, whether they like histories or romances or instructional pamphlets, they will love this book.
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Summary: This is a book that you have to read backwards
Review: I read this book backwards, because I bought first the 3rd book instead of the first (in Mexico are 3 books), I satarted in the scroll 7, 8, 9, 10 and olimpo's scroll, and then I read from the first to the 6th, I think this is the way to read this book and to get hooked with Cleopatra.
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Summary: Attention all looking for a magic carpet to a mystical time!
Review: I read this book and immediatly fell in love with Cleopara and Egypt. Margaret George did an excellent job of depicting what it might have been like for the young queen. It was almost like I was in her shoes. If your just looking for a great book this is probably your best choice. I have read many narritives on her. If your an egypt lover or are just looking for a great way to escape this is what you need.
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Summary: Memiors of Cleopatra is awesome stuff
Review: I haven't quite finished it yet but as of so far, it is excellent. I have two hundred pages left and find it hard to get to bed sometimes due to reading this book. It is a bit lengthy but it has to be to completely give you the feel of everything that has happened to Cleopatra, daughter of Isis. Don't be frightened by the number of pages, each page is wonderful.
I recommend this to anyone who is interested in Cleopatra. I've researched the events and Magaret George hits it on the mark but adding Cleopatra's "feelings" was ingenious! Very romantic and very powerfully written. It will make you dream of Egypt!
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Summary: This book will be delightful company for you!
Review: As historical fiction goes, this is as good as it gets...and nice and long, so you can enjoy it for several sittings! Margaret George at her very best with the dynamic figures portrayed with more brilliance than in most tellings of their famous love story. You'll love Cleo more than ever...
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Summary: Incredible
Review: This book is an amazing book. I could hardly put it down and the last two books that I have read after it have paled in comparision to this book. It is one book that you won't want to put down and won't be counting down the pages until it's finished (even though it is 900+ pages). I can't wait to read more about Cleopatria now and read another Margaret George book.
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Summary: A Great Book for Summer Reading
Review: I nervously purchased this immense book, concerned that I wouldn't be able to commit to the time it might take to read it. I was wrong...from the beginning, it pulled me right into ancient Egypt, immersing me in the scents, sounds and life of this legendary queen, who has always fascinated me. If you're looking for a great summer read, a book to get totally lost in , this is the book for you...It is one of my favorite historical novels, right up there with Mists of Avalon...It's a long read, but never boring..Margaret George amazes me---she must have done much research, as I believe, much of the book is fairly accurate in the way history has handed down the story. Don't be scared by the size....you'll be sorry when you've finished it!!!!!!!
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Summary: Excellent book!
Review: Margaret George has the ability to take the reader back in time and take part in Cleopatra's life. A book I was unable to put down.
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Summary: Absolutely Fabulous
Review: I loved this book - could not put it down. It was a real page-turner and I was very sad to finish it. I wish it had been a couple thousand pages longer!
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Summary: Cleopatra holidays and romps through history
Review: Cleopatra is one of the myths and realities of the ancient world. She was the ruler, in her own right, of Egypt and seduced 2 of the greatest roman rulers of her age.Margaret Geroge gives and impressive re-creation of a lost world in this novel. She also gives a lively characterisation to Cleopatra. That said, however, the book is long, and I found myself drifting, and I never finished it. I'm not quite sure what is wrong with this novel. The author is gifted, but I suspect this is like one of those long movies that goes on just that little bit too long and destroys what would otherwise be an amazing outing.
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