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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read!, May 7 2004

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Patrick Rivette (Evans, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Centurion: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Paperback)

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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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story, Oct 7 2003

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This review is from: Centurion: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Paperback)

Enjoyed this novel very much. In addition to a great plot, there is actually character developement. Very rare in a novel these days. It's clear the author did his homework in terms of research and the historical accuracy is apparent. I highly recomend this novel to anyone who enjoys historical fiction.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Action, adventure, plot, insight, emotional depth, character, Aug 23 2003

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This review is from: Centurion (Hardcover)

Not to be missed. Action, adventure, plot, insight, emotional depth, character development; that's all in here and then some. The writer has clearly done his homework on Rome and the Roman army. His attention to detail is both informative and entertaining. Mr. Brozyna, a reviewer from Annapolis, MD has it right, but some reviewers who have posted here can't seem to grasp the book's obvious worth. One reviewer also gets a fact wrong by saying the Greek physician walks from Germany to Rome. That's not accurate. He walks part of the way across the Italian peninsula, and for a good reason which I won't reveal here. And when another reviewer describes the book as being like a comic strip, that's simply not so. It's well-written and packed with depth. The human side of the story rings true on every page. There's also more than one surprise as the plot unfolds.
This novel combines mature insights with terrific action scenes. The disastrous attempt to capture a bear for use in the gladiator games is spectacular, as is the calamity that befalls the Roman legions when they are lured into the fatal trap. This tale is based on the massacre of three legions by Germanic tribes in A.D.9. Dr. Durham from Lookout Mountain, GA is on target by saying this is one historical novel you cannot pass up.

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2.0 out of 5 stars File Under 'Young Adults' Section
The characters are familiar stereotypes with a plot that wraps-up 'nicely' in a 30-minute sit-com style. Read more

Published on Aug 10 2003 by Scott P Mackey

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good novel indeed. It's only flaw is it's too short
The career of a centurion during the reign of Augustus and the disastrous campaign into Germany by Varus.
If you enjoy historical novels, this is one you cannot pass up. Read more

Published on April 6 2003 by Ross Durham