Quo Vadis (Abridged) Audiobook

" Book group, of course. Historical fiction about Rome and the rise of Christianity. Interestingly, our book group members had read two different editions and one was definitely more sensuous than the other. "

" I read this book in Dutch. I remember that I really liked it but I think I'm going to read it again in English. "

" One of the books, that is compulsory to read in your lifetime! "

" I prefer the Focus on the family verson the best "

" A stunningly powerful book. It vividly portrays the life of Rome during the reign of Nero. I found it very inspiring. It is well worth the price of admission. "

" loved it at 16. Would I like it so much now? Dunno. "

" A very moving book, portraying the great faith of the early martyrs of the church. It also portrays the depravity of ancient Rome, so not for the faint-hearted or those who have trouble reading about such things (no details, but alludes to things that sensitive souls might not like). "

" One of my favorite works of historical fiction...I just wish I remembered the entirety of the story better. Guess I need to reread. "

" read it in polish original "

" The DEFINITIVE Polish epic. Sienkiewicz is a genius. "

" It wasn't easy to read, but it was so worth it. I loved it "

" A love story and a conversion story, this historical fiction describes the persecution of the Christians by the Romans during Emperor Nero's reign. I was surprised by the violence (realistic probably but not totally gory) because the book was written in the 1860's. "

" Fascinating historical novel about life and times in Rome, Christianity's struggles, Nero... "

" This classic will make you wanna love all over again. "

" cerita sejarah yang memukau hari-hari saya dengan sekelumit kata, " QUO VADIS.... " "

" If you want to know what life was as a Christian in Nero's Rome - this is for you. A love story set against a Roman Tribune's life as he encounters Christ. Latin terms sprinkled throughout. For those of us who "love the latin" - written in 1896. "

" Recommended by Anne Shaw. Downloaded it for free on the Kindle. Puts you right in the midst of the world of Nero and what it means to be a Christian. Very well done. "

" One of the most moving and real books I have read. Truly epic "

" Old but good anyway. Christian message that is positive good info about period of Nero's Rome "

" Hard to get through in the beginning, but was worth delving into. "

" This is a fascinating story of intrigue and romance in Rome in the first century A.D. as Christianity was beginning to spread and the mad emperor Nero first burned the city, then blamed the Christians and tried exterminating them as revenge entertainment for the populace. "

" Had to stop at Chapter 36 -- way too slow going for me. "

" One of my models of how fiction can be skillfully woven into historical fact for fun and educational reading. "

" Some say I should have read it in high school. Well, I didn't, now is my turn and I absolutely enjoy it. The language is beautiful, the characters are colorful and the plot is exciting. "

" Read this one a long time ago for school - remember quite enjoying it - would like to reread! "

" Edisi Pertama terjemahan Indonesia Quo Vadis? karangan Henryk Sienkiewicz terbitana Gramedia tahun 1981. "

" loved it at 16. Would I like it so much now? Dunno. "

" exhausting!!! some great set pieces, and well researched, but just tootoo much detail & too many emotional scenes where Xtian and Roman values come into the same collision... "

" The only thing that kept me from reading this book a second time was the sheer size of it, the wrighting is in a masterful style. It perfectly portarys the roman courruption, and at times it was quite depperessing. I loved the romance between Marcus and Ligia. "

" The film in 1954 was stunning but the book was also very good. "

" It wasn't easy to read, but it was so worth it. I loved it "

" The language takes some adjusting but it is a wonderful read! "

" This book was beautiful. Really. "

" A bit thick with the Christian faith, but a good read nonetheless. "