Claudius the God: Sequel to I, Claudius Audiobook

" Claudius the God is the follow-up to I, Claudius. Quite Frankly not as good as the first novel but interesting enough. I mean, how can you read part one of a story and not read the continuation of the story. Especially if you really liked the first part. I remember something that a tour guide in Rome said to the group. There were 99 emporers of Rome in history. Three of them were actually good. Cladius was one of them. "

" see my review for I, Claudius : From the Autobiography of Tiberius Claudius, Born 10 B.C., Murdered and Deified A.D. 54 "

" I liked this book, not as much as I, Claudius though. I really wanted things to end better for Claudius. But I suppose he did outlive all his other relatives so I guess that is saying something. What I liked more about the previous novel is that there seemed to be much more intrigue and suspicion. Plus, while Messalina was pretty nasty, she was no match for Livia. This book seemed to focus mostly on political things and it started to drag. "

" The books, like the miniseries, are less interesting without Livia around, and the whole thing with Messalina was just painfully drawn out; loved the invasion of Britain, though, and the primary texts at the end. "

" This book is chalked full of Roman/Greek and general European history, but written in a first person style. Similar to the mini series which I have watched repeatedly, it is written as though Claudius himself is the author. I really enjoy the story, but it goes into just a bit too much detail that although interesting, it doesn't hold my attention. I would need to have better knowledge of the history of Rome to fully appreciate the details. "

" The continuing tale of the life of former Roman Emperor Claudius. This novel picks up where the previous one left off, with the death of Caligula and Claudius reluctantly taking charge. It's interesting enough, mostly because most of the stories are so wild they couldn't be made up and Graves sticks as close to the truth as possible. "

" The rest of the saga...Claudius tells the story of his reign as reluctant emperor in this absorbing and fascinating book. I am now entirely hooked on ancient Rome! "

" As good as I Claudius. "

" See my review on I Claudius . . . and . . . ditto . . . "

" Fantastic read but not as good as I, Claudius. "

" Continuing story of the Emperor Claudius and his dysfunctional family. Excellent. "

" Great follow up. This is a good set of books, very readable. This is a historical fiction that will brin Claudius and all those around him to life. I read it after I'd seen the BBC production years ago. While the books are far better I'm greatful to the special for letting me know they were out there. "

" Messalina reminds me of an old girlfriend. She makes for a good story...and I mean both Messalina and Lorraine. Duplicitous and conniving. In one scene Messalina goes "camping" alone with a "friend" the night before "Claudius" comes back from a long trip to "Ostia." Wait, what? "

" This book is a great companion to go with the first one and it follows and flows just as well as the first. It's lacking in the excitement of the first as it is a little mellower (not that it's an "action" story) but it's still great. I felt for Claudius and some of the other people as well. Hatred, love, contempt, sadness and joy at their death because of their treachery. "

" I liked the book overall, but the ending was so depressing... "

" brilliant!!!!!!!!!!! best 2 book series suggestion of nick and jess ever! "

" Continuation of I, Claudius. Good but not quite as good. "

" One of my favorite authors. The enormous amount of historical detail may be off-putting to some. I call these people "losers". "

" If you loved I Claudius, you'll love this book. 'Claudius' is his usual snappy, all-seeing miserable self, wading around through Rome's streets and palace as he finally starts to carve his own life's paths and directions (as much as the poor thing can). As the first book, this is a fun read I highly recommend to all enthusiasts of the Roman Empire. "

" As good as the first "

" Claudius' decline into madness (or not?) and his evil wife Messalina take the stage. "

" Continuing story of the Emperor Claudius and his dysfunctional family. Excellent. "

" Not quite as much fun as the first, but perhaps more intense. The first-person narrative manages to keep the suspense level high, and yet manages to tell plenty of other stories without them feeling artificial (not too much overt plot-exposition here.) "

" Brilliant. Followed on from Derek Jacobi's I Claudius - shame it was abridged - I could have listened for ever! "

" Not as a good as the original, not quite as compelling. But, it is still a good wrap-up to the first book. "

" Graves's genius does not work as well when he is retelling events from the perspective of the main protagonist, rather than from that of an "outsider" (as Claudius is in "I, Claudius"). It comes across as stodgy, almost like a government report. It is still enjoyable reading. "

" I was thinking how to describe this historical novel and frankly said it is hard to do so. Robert Graves focused his two novels on one of the most interesting person who ruled the Roman empire. Man who was survivor in the environment where others perishes so easily he maneuvered so skillfully partly due the fact the everybody considered him to be stammering idiot not even worth of killing in power struggles and yet Claudius crisply made his observation about people around him and about the fact that he saw his relatives dying and fighting each other. The vivid picture of the gluttony and darkness of the court of the roman emperors is masterfully presented and drags reader closer, perhaps more closer then reader wants. Even in the death of Claudius is strange irony. "

" Might be even better than "I, Claudius" if that's possible (which it might not be). "

" Not quite as good as I, Claudius, in that it's less about treachery and murder and incest, and more about how to run an empire without being a complete bastard, but still very entertainingly told. If you read the first one, which you should, you should read this one too. "

" The sequel to I, Claudius. Just as good as the first one. Again tedious if you are not a Classicist though. "

" I liked the book overall, but the ending was so depressing... "

" Listening to the audio book of this at the moment. The narrator is pretty tedious and it makes me want to read the text again so I can substitute Derek Jacobi's voice for his (like it was when I first read this in the 70's.) "

" Claudius' decline into madness (or not?) and his evil wife Messalina take the stage. "

" Just as good as the first half. If you have any interest in Roman history you should check these two out. "

" I liked this book a lot. Very different than the BBC series. "

" Also, very funny. And brilliant in its own way. "

" Not as good as 'I Claudius' but still good "

" This book is fantastic. Definitely recommended to anyone who loves Ancient Rome. "

" While the history and intrigue is interesting, the first book, I, Claudius was much better in my opinion. "

" Just as good as the first part in the series, "I, Claudius". "

" Amazing...but you have to be patient with the tens of pages of rather dry structuring of roman beurocracy. But the story is amazing "

" After reading I Claudius I had to follow it with this one. I was not disappointed. "

" See review of I Claudius. This is the sequel. "

" The necessary sequel to "I, Claudius", possibly the greatest novel of historical fiction ever written. "

" This book is fantastic. Definitely recommended to anyone who loves Ancient Rome. "

" I read this twice - once 10 years ago and again two years ago. It's time to send it on for others to enjoy. Would recommend it highly, especially fans of the mini-series. "

" A disappointment after the wonderful soap opera of I Claudius! "

" This book is fantastic. Definitely recommended to anyone who loves Ancient Rome. "

" I read this sequal to "I, Claudius" via audiobook. I didn't enjoy it quite as much as "I, Claudius," but it was very interesting and puts me in a mood to read more Roman histories. The narrator, Claudius, is also very endearing and sympathetic. I'd like to name a cat after him. "

" Slightly more tedious than I, Claudius, but once you read one you really have no choice but to tackle the other. Sorry. That's just how it works. "

" Slightly less enjoyable than the first, but still wonderful. (Really 4.75 stars, in my book.) "

" Brilliant. Followed on from Derek Jacobi's I Claudius - shame it was abridged - I could have listened for ever! "

" A disappointment after the wonderful soap opera of I Claudius! "

" Messalina reminds me of an old girlfriend. She makes for a good story...and I mean both Messalina and Lorraine. Duplicitous and conniving. In one scene Messalina goes "camping" alone with a "friend" the night before "Claudius" comes back from a long trip to "Ostia." Wait, what? "

" I read this twice - once 10 years ago and again two years ago. It's time to send it on for others to enjoy. Would recommend it highly, especially fans of the mini-series. "

" Slightly more tedious than I, Claudius, but once you read one you really have no choice but to tackle the other. Sorry. That's just how it works. "

" As with "I, Claudius", reads like a genuine memoir. It's the humility and frankness of the tone which is engaging and persuasive. "

" Might be even better than "I, Claudius" if that's possible (which it might not be). "

" Amazing...but you have to be patient with the tens of pages of rather dry structuring of roman beurocracy. But the story is amazing "

" It is more than satisfactoer, in fact good level of linterature and knowlege. Strongly recommended. "

" That Messalina; what a hussy. "

" Wonderful stuff. A must read if you've read I, Claudius. Beautiful. "

" That Messalina; what a hussy. "

" Slightly more tedious than I, Claudius, but once you read one you really have no choice but to tackle the other. Sorry. That's just how it works. "

" Love this and 'I Claudius'. "

" See my review of I, Claudius. All that I said there applies equally to this book. "

" A worthy sequel to "I,Claudius" written in the same great style as the latter. "

" Slightly less enjoyable than the first, but still wonderful. (Really 4.75 stars, in my book.) "

" Graves's genius does not work as well when he is retelling events from the perspective of the main protagonist, rather than from that of an "outsider" (as Claudius is in "I, Claudius"). It comes across as stodgy, almost like a government report. It is still enjoyable reading. "

" Not nearly as good as the first book. "

" boy do i love historical fiction with plenty of political intrigue. "

" LOve the writing style and the supposedly straight forward way of narration. Hate. Livia. To. The. Extreme. "

" LOve the writing style and the supposedly straight forward way of narration. Hate. Livia. To. The. Extreme. "

" I read this years ago and LOVED it!! "

" I read this years ago and LOVED it!! "

" The world is fascinating.<br/><br/>The main character doesn't sound that driven. The evil virago, cliched. The gay characters, cliched too. The main character is not as active as the incestuous mad character. A bit Odysseus-ish. "

" The world is fascinating.<br/><br/>The main character doesn't sound that driven. The evil virago, cliched. The gay characters, cliched too. The main character is not as active as the incestuous mad character. A bit Odysseus-ish. "

" Not quite as fun as the First Men of Rome series, but entertaining and in the same vein. I was sorry when it was finished. I wanted to know what the good Claudius did as emperor! "

" Not quite as fun as the First Men of Rome series, but entertaining and in the same vein. I was sorry when it was finished. I wanted to know what the good Claudius did as emperor! "

" Read this many years ago after seeing the Masterpiece Theater Series. The book is even more wicked and crazy than the TV series, which I would never believe possible. Most depraved book you will ever enjoy. "

" Read this many years ago after seeing the Masterpiece Theater Series. The book is even more wicked and crazy than the TV series, which I would never believe possible. Most depraved book you will ever enjoy. "

" Nothing has changed... gossip back in BC. Very interesting read. "

" Nothing has changed... gossip back in BC. Very interesting read. "

" I wanted to love this book. I like historical fiction in general. Here, I found the Claudius as narrator too dry and the humor a bit forced. What should have been clever sometimes struck me as tiresome. "

" I wanted to love this book. I like historical fiction in general. Here, I found the Claudius as narrator too dry and the humor a bit forced. What should have been clever sometimes struck me as tiresome. "

" I loved the book, but it's not a light read. You have to really enjoy history and have the patience to work through numerous characters who all seem to have the same name... "

" I loved the book, but it's not a light read. You have to really enjoy history and have the patience to work through numerous characters who all seem to have the same name... "

" One of my favorite reads "

" I liked the book overall, but the ending was so depressing... "

" The books, like the miniseries, are less interesting without Livia around, and the whole thing with Messalina was just painfully drawn out; loved the invasion of Britain, though, and the primary texts at the end. "

" The intrigues and outrages of Rome's first imperial family. Livia is a truly unforgettable character. "

" The intrigues and outrages of Rome's first imperial family. Livia is a truly unforgettable character. "

" Second volume of the Graves classic. See I,Claudius for review. "

" Not quite as much fun as the first, but perhaps more intense. The first-person narrative manages to keep the suspense level high, and yet manages to tell plenty of other stories without them feeling artificial (not too much overt plot-exposition here.) "

" Just as good as the first part in the series, &quot;I, Claudius&quot;. "

" I read this twice - once 10 years ago and again two years ago. It's time to send it on for others to enjoy. Would recommend it highly, especially fans of the mini-series. "

" A worthy sequel to &quot;I,Claudius&quot; written in the same great style as the latter. "

" My copy just says &quot;Claudius the God&quot;. 1962 used copy with a cover featuring a chipped, mosaic portrait of Claudius holding a broken eagle scepter. "

" Not as good as 'I Claudius' but still good "

" Slightly more tedious than I, Claudius, but once you read one you really have no choice but to tackle the other. Sorry. That's just how it works. "

" Claudius' decline into madness (or not?) and his evil wife Messalina take the stage. "