Conspirata (Abridged): A Novel of Ancient Rome Audiobook

" Loved this book. Enjoy the way Harris writes and tells a story, serious and smart, does't write a lot of flowery bullshit. Makes me realize just how evil politicians can be and men, in general. Ironically, it reminded me of modern America, with it's Republicans and Democrats always manipulating and fighting. A book about money, greed, power, manipulation, conspiracy--hence the name. "

" Not as good as the first one but still pretty readable "

" I'm a big fan of Robert Harris. Loved his Imperium which is the first book in a trilogy. Lustrum is the second. Telling the story of the gifted orator, Cicero. Looking forward to the third volume. "

" A fantastic, intense read. I enjoyed every page of it. I could not believe the portrayal of Julius Cesar. I could not believe in my own studies of ancient history, I have entirely overlooked Cicero. A book which will change forever your perception of Roman leadership. I never thought I'd be so engaged in the Republic's philosophy and so appalled by the dictatorship. Now I have the urge to read more ancient history and understand how the author interpreted the documents and where he drew inspiration for such a vivid, humane account of the past. "

" This is one of the most interesting books I have read in a long time. His political observations about Cicero and Caesar are relevant to our political times. "

" Robert Harris' tales of Cicero as narrated by the Roman's loyal slave Tiro makes for incredible reading. While the first volume imbues Cicero with a more noble mantle, this second installment takes us into a more human realm where politics does not wholly corrupt Cicero, but does -- indeed -- lead him to less than noble decisions which he (like many politicians before and after) believes are for what he labels the greater good. Compromise may be good for the masses, but it often takes a heavy toll on the individual soul. "

" Loved it. Brings Roman history to life. Left me wanting to know more about what happens next to Cicero. "

" set in the period that sees the rise to power of Julius Ceaser. Interesting but from this side of history some of the decisions made don't seem to make sense. "

" Beleef het oude Rome "

" I really like Robert Harris and will read about anything he writes. It's a great, thinking man's return to Rome. "

" Well written, but not as enjoyable as "Imperium". Cicero becomes a less likeable person, so I didn't feel as invested in what happened to him. "

" Just about as good as the last, and though it ends with Cicero in a tough spot, I could not but admire him more. "

" Harris's novel of the struggle between Cicero and Julius Caesar. I realize afresh how fragile the Republic was and how many conspirators struggled for power. Caesar wasn't a shoo-in. "

" After Caesar's Gallic Wars at school, this was a completely different aspect of the politics of Ancient Rome. It really was a brutal world. Very interesting. "

" Excellent....as ever "

" 2nd in a trilogy about Cicero's rise and fall from power. Well written. "

" read the second before the first...but great as usual "

" I love Harris' books and this was not a disappointment. Cicero is a schemer, but ultimately he seeks to serve the republic. The tale of how other men use populism to vault themselves into supreme power is a cautionary one for our day. "

" one of the best history novels i ever read. "

" The best political thriller I've read. One of the most insightful books ever. "

" Meh. I love Cicero. I adore Roman history. But this book was not even as good as Lustrum (Imperium) and even that was meh. I'm not sure I will have the energy to finish the trilogy when the final book comes out this year. "

" I love reading Robert Harris but for some reason struggled in parts with this one. "

" set in the period that sees the rise to power of Julius Ceaser. Interesting but from this side of history some of the decisions made don't seem to make sense. "

" Sequel to Imperium - the rise and decline of Cicero - a must read "

" The sequel to Imperium, Cicero peaks and declines. Political intrigue in Roman. You can't fail to be impressed and feel sorry for Cicero "

" Harris brings Cicero alive! Although I know what happens, I can hardly wait to read the third and final novel of this trilogy! "

" It was really intersting to continue to read the history of Cicero narrated by Robert Harris. Through the storyline you can also discover the intense and writhed politic net during the Roman Age, which brought the Great Julio Cesar to the power. "

" The beginning of the end for the Roman Republic and for Cicero "

" Good, tells the story of the Roman Republic we all know from the perspective of Cicero's secretary slave. Does a good job of blending fact and fiction. "

" I've enjoyed many of Robert Harris' books, but couldn't get into this one. Too bad. I got bogged down somewhere toward the middle and never surfaced again. "

" Very much enjoyed this book. You really get a feel for the abject poverty of the plebes and the debauchery & intrigue of the wildly wealthy. "

" Continues the story of Cicero and the downfall of the Republic. Excellent book once again, if a little less 'Latin' than Imperium. "