The Memoirs of Cleopatra Audiobook

" This was a good read, but I feel that it would have been much much more enjoyable if it had been about 300 or 400 pages shorter. It feels like every single breath that Cleopatra takes is described in excruciating detail, and I think a lot of the little details could have been cut out and the novel wouldn't have suffered for it. There are certain scenes that I felt warranted the excessive detail (ex. the first time she meets Cesear), but for the most part there was just overkill of detail. There is a section where George spends almost 3 pages trying to say the Cleopatra went for a swim. This swim is just a swim, it doesn't further the plot in any way, so why even mention it? Let alone spend 3 whole pages describing a pointless event. But if you have a lot of time on your hands and find Cleopatra interesting then I'd recommend this novel. "

" The third MG work I read, having read Henry VIII and Mary Queen of Scots. I wasn't disappointed. "

" Easy going book but likeable to read. I'd like to read more like this. "

" Ye, gods! This is not a book for the faint of heart. Or for those who have trouble lifting heavy objects. I came so close to ditching this book so many times. Only the thought of all that time coming to nothing kept me going. "

" Great historical fiction! I love this book. I really felt as though I was living in Cleopatra's Alexandria palace, floating down the Nile, being charmed by Ceasar and Antony. Long book, but definatly worth it. "

" I love the way this is written. Cleopatra is such an interesting historical figure to me, and there is always so much speculation about her. I enjoyed Margaret George's first-person perspective. It made Cleopatra that much more intriguing to me. I liked this book, and will read more books by her. "

" This book is close to 1000 pages long, but it's an easy and intriguing read. It's fiction, but told from the viewpoint of Cleopatra. "

" This was the first Margaret George book I read and it just set the stage for all the great books to follow! "

" I was sucked in and didn't want to leave. "

" Awesome, sweeping tale. This book totally transported me back to ancient Egypt and even taught me a thing or 2 (or 200) along the way. I highly recommend for those who love historical fiction that's more history than fiction. "

" Imaginative telling of Cleopatra's life. "

" Very long, but it holds your interest. "

" Margaret George just needs to come live with me:) I have always been fascinated by Cleopatra... because people have so many misconceptions of her... like did you know she was really greek:) I love George's writing.. author of the Mary Magdalene book... She creates tapestries out of words... LOVE IT! "

" I love al of Margaret George's historic novels! Excellent, excellent!! "

" I read this a month or two ago, and I'm glad I waited to write the review because it is telling how the story and characters have stuck with me in the past weeks. It is an undertaking, but it is worth it. "

" very informative. hard to just keep in your hand and read all day. but great history. "

" I enjoyed this book (thanks, Brit)... a little long, but I am fasinated with this woman. I'll read more about her. Any suggestions? "

" Very long, and a lot of detail. But overall I loved it simply because I love the time period. I was a little upset that the ending was not exactly the same as the beginning to Cleopatra's Daughter. But that's my problem, I want historical fiction to be more historical than fiction. "

" Absorbing! When I started this monster of a book I thought to myself "I will be reading this forever" I was done in a week! "

" This book is wonderful. Great narrative, great voice, and very well researched. I have read a few other novels about Cleopatra, but none have come close to this one. I like it because Margaret George really gives us a sense of Cleopatra the woman, rather than just the legend. "

" I'm one of those "odd" people who enjoy a nice, long book. And I loved this one-it's the first of George's books that I've read and I'm looking forward to more... "

" This one took me a couple of tries before being able to get really into it. Once I was able to get past chapter 1 it was a really good read. "

" Loved this book... A refreshing look that brings these powerful characters to life. What a great read! "

" Loved it. Received for Christmas 2010. "

" I thought this book was incredible. Granted, it helps to like Cleopatra but this book reads so true and flows so well that more than once I forgot that it was a *story* and that, no, we DIDN"T actually know what Cleopatra and Marc Antony were discussing over dinner... "

" This was an excellent book. It includes much of the history of Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and Mark Antony. It was interesting and entertaining reading and I was always anxious to see what would happen next. This is almost 1000 pages, but it was such a good book I'll probably read it again some day. "

" I love al of Margaret George's historic novels! Excellent, excellent!! "

" This was a hefty read, but truly satisfying. George adds her research notes at the back of the book to explain how she chose certain aspects of her novel, such as what Cleopatra would look like. Loved this book for a great relaxing summer read. "

" Amazing read, full of good details of the kind of woman Cleopatra most likely was, it starts off from a young girl facing the death of her mother to her death. She was the most powerful woman in her time, when Rome was at its greatest. "

" It started off a great book, but once it got toward the end I had a really hard time reading through the battles. Antony is a freaking mess and I have to say that I couldn't even finish it. "

" I loved it, and though it's a mega-tome I reread it whenever practical. George's grasp of the history is impressive, yet none of the story or its characters are lost in the tiny accurate details or scenery. "