Fortune’s Favorites (Abridged) Audiobook

" For a fat book it goes quickly. I am interested in the time period and so enjoyed the book. "

" The third book in the Masters of Rome series introduces characters and Roman wars politics that are more familiar to us in present times. It is here that we learn of Julius Caesar's childhood and the events leading up to his political rise. "

" Not everyone may agree with my ratings, but I'm a devoted fan. "

" The stage is being set for Gaius Julius Caesar. McCullough has a gift for bringing dusty old characters out of history and into vivid life (as she imagines it). Pompey v Sulla. What a saga! "

" Second in a series, not an easy read but a worthwhile one if you are interested in the history of Rome. "

" Oh, I have such a love-hate with this series. They're reasonably interesting, the characters are very cool, but every book feels like I'm "working" not reading for enjoyment. The endless similar Roman names, where every person has about 4 different combos they are called by, which change randomly depending on who is talking. Keeping the characters all straight beyond the most important, that alone is such a chore. I'm pretty sure I'll eventually finish this series, but I need time between reading each one to recover. "

" Great clashes between Sulla and Pompei while Caesar is growing up. "

" My favorite (so far) of the series, in large part because the book began to deal with so many more familiar characters: Sulla, Pompey, Cicero, Spartacus, Caesar... Such a delightful read. "

" Well-developed fictional series. "

" Maybe because it was the third one I read in a row, but I found this book slightly less appealing than the two previous ones. The politics gets a bit tedious in some parts. Still fascinating though... I will continue treading the series after a pause. "

" I still don't like female authors , although I did read this after reading the first two books of her masters of rome series. Now I'm reading no.4 Caesars Women and I have to say it's a bit like reading a script for the bold & the beautiful when you know what's going to happen "

" I liked this book. Its the 3rd in the series. Very long but full of Roman history and government. "

" this is my 2nd time reading this in the ancient rome series -- 7 books total. GREAT story. sometimes the writing is rather plain, though. "

" Wow!!! I loved it! Sulla! Aurelia! Pompey Strabo! Lil' Pompey (Magnus, as he keeps insisting)!Lil' Cicero! Sparticus! Young Caesar! Crassus! Mucia! Metrobius! I can't even write a coherent review! I'm just so happy with this book! "

" The best historical fiction treatment of the turbulent times from the life of Sulla to the ascension of Octavius. One of the best historical fiction series ever, but be prepared to read all of the books once you start, because you won't be able to put them down. "

" McCullough brings to life Pompey Magnus, Caesar, Spartacus, and Cicero as they begin to make names for themselves. Now, I'm into the women in Caesar's life, the fourth in this seies. "

" This series is getting better. I think the only reason I find the reading so difficult is because I find war and strategy so dull. But when the story moves along to the lives of the characters, and their ambitions and their loves, it is very interesting. "

" Excellent historical fiction. good series although the strongest entries are the first three including this one. "

" This series gets continually better... "

" I still don't like female authors , although I did read this after reading the first two books of her masters of rome series. Now I'm reading no.4 Caesars Women and I have to say it's a bit like reading a script for the bold & the beautiful when you know what's going to happen "

" Great clashes between Sulla and Pompei while Caesar is growing up. "

" This is a re-read; love the books 15yrs ago, and wanted an absorbing book to loose myself in. This is THE BOOK. Drama, subterfuge, deceit, spys,murder, and even love.... it has it all. "

" For a fat book it goes quickly. I am interested in the time period and so enjoyed the book. "

" Not everyone may agree with my ratings, but I'm a devoted fan. "

" An interesting and well based roman historic novel. To understand the falling of the Republic and why Augustus became the first Imperator. "