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Camila Bonatto bonattocamcf33 — If only Robert Graves had been around country New South Wales in the mid 1990s to teach my high school history class, I may have taken a liking to history a lot earlier. Being immersed in I, Claudius these past few weeks however, I am left feeling that he has ignited a fire in my belly, a new found eagerness to learn more about this time in history, an interest that has lied dormant until now. Written as Tiberius Claudius's autobiography, Graves has masterfully composed a novel that describes the times of the early years of Imperial Rome. Narrated by Claudius it covers the reign of the first three Roman emperors - Augustus, Tiberius and Caligula. From marrying cousins, sleeping with sisters, murdering parents and other relations, concocting elaborate and cruel plots against one another, committing suicide simply because you've been told to (seemingly better than the alternative I guess), banishments to remote uninhabited islands. Throw in a few wars, countless death sentences (would you preferred to be beheaded, pushed off a cliff, or strangled then thrown down the stairs?), torture, backstabbing and even an orgy and you've got yourself one hell of a good novel. Claudius tells his story without any over-the-top descriptions or metaphors. The subject matter is such that it doesn't need dressing up. At times he even censors himself, telling us that the events should not be put down in text. In places he is remarkably witty, I found myself smiling at his sense of humour: "I was thinking, 'So, I'm Emperor, am I? What nonsense! But at least I'll be able to make people read my books now.'" How much of this is true, I'm not entirely sure. But I don't really care at this point either. One day perhaps, I'll take the time to read alternate texts on these times. But for now, I'll assume that the painstaking research that Graves no doubt put himself through to write this novel is close to the mark. I'll finish with a quote from Barry Unsworth, who wrote the introduction to the version I have just finished reading: "Yet again we have to remind ourselves of what we are always in danger of forgetting as we read this compelling narrative, with its impeccable research, the tremendous intellectual feat of organization that it represents. It is fiction after all." 5 stars.

Katrina Justovica _atrina_ustovica — Crazy book, but it's almost hypnotic the way it pulls you in. I read it over ten years ago, and this book still has a strong impression left on me. Another anti-utopian, nuclear-aftermath book. Very strong imagery, and shows the will we have to survive.

Jvr Gutiérrez jvrgutierrez — Again, another introspective book from Fulghum. He certainly has a unique world view of life and dealing with small annoyances. I especailly enjoyed his story of the best cigar he ever smoked.

Jessica Bartolini jessbartolini — Magnífica reflexión sobre una sociedad hipertecnificada que ha conseguido la "felicidad" absoluta mediante una organización totalitaria de la vida y la reproducción. La rebeldía es infelicidad hasta su final... Pero admiramos al rebelde.

Deniss Goloburda forzajuve — I've never really enjoyed science fiction, but maybe I just wasn't reading the good stuff. Parable of the Talents was published in 1998, but 2009 is a particularly appropriate time to read it (pre-election 2008 would probably have been the best time, but that would have scared me a bit too much). Frightening, very creative, rich language, plus it features a strong female as the main character-which I love to see.

Julie Mt giuliamt96242b — Meh. While I wanted to find out how the book concluded, I found the plot disjointed and bizarre (in a grasping-for-straws kind of way).