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Summary: File Under 'Young Adults' Section
Review: The characters are familiar stereotypes with a plot that wraps-up 'nicely' in a 30-minute sit-com style. A fun romp through establised territory for the first 2/3, after which the plot degenerates into an amazingly unabashed comic strip script (think 'Scooby Doo'and the Mystery Van!).I really cannot imagine that this work is intended for mature readers. Respectfully, perhaps this would be an entertaining story for adolescents? I believe this point should be stressed not so much because of lack of depth to the book, but more as a fair cue to readers such as myself who are lead to this book via Amazon readers' links. This is only fair as the cost of the text is so greatly disproportionate to the content for mature readers familiar with historical fiction; however, I realize the cost is related to the fact that the author is 'self-published' through Random House's Xlibris.com site which is a concept I thoroughly support.
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Summary: Centurion, A Novel of Ancient Rome
Review: The story takes place in AD 9 and centers around an actual battle in history, the Roman defeat in Germania under the command of General Varius. Judging by the details given, it is obvious that the author did his research on life in the Roman army. The battle scenes are realistic, ferocious, and yet still keep the reader spellbound. The main character, Centurion Glaxus Valtinius, manages to keep his morality and mental balance amid an immoral and insane environment. His adventures take him from the battlefied to the city of Rome and an eventual meeting with the Emperor himself. This book was informative, entertaining, and well worth reading.
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Summary: Excellent read!
Review: This is an excellent book with action, intrique, and even a little romance. I especially enjoyed the inner workings of the century leadership and the professionalism and integrity of the main character. My only regret is that it was too short. I hope that Mr. Mitsopolus has another book in his hip pocket.
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