tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post8615883630466067299..comments2023-09-20T17:55:43.908-05:00Comments on BookLust: Review: SaturnaliaAartihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-62206959070346372162010-02-16T08:45:09.766-06:002010-02-16T08:45:09.766-06:00I re-read the first three books last year when I w...I re-read the first three books last year when I was home on holiday and realised how well written the books are. Davis' description of Rome is that of a living, breathing city and her characters are adorable. And I always forget just how funny she is. I can't wait for her next book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-11257879419928972452010-02-08T10:51:27.650-06:002010-02-08T10:51:27.650-06:00I too just heard of this series a few weeks ago. ...I too just heard of this series a few weeks ago. MUST check it out. You all make it sound irresistible.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164739473838041694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-9439953678623139622010-02-03T10:20:43.693-06:002010-02-03T10:20:43.693-06:00Every time I see the name Marcus Didius Falco I im...Every time I see the name Marcus Didius Falco I immediately think of Falco of 80s rock fame. I just can't help but to invent new versions of his songs with amazingly geeky Roman inspired lyrics.Shehttp://www.historyofshe.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-83126790314719706212010-02-01T22:36:47.855-06:002010-02-01T22:36:47.855-06:00Lightheaded- Yes, it's a long one! I can'...Lightheaded- Yes, it's a long one! I can't believe it's THAT long and still going!<br /><br />Literary Feline- It is actually much lighter than the HBO series. Many more wisecracks than political power moves. And set much later. But in the same empire :-)Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-36406757432522310532010-02-01T21:16:26.175-06:002010-02-01T21:16:26.175-06:00This reminds me of the HBO show Rome, which I enjo...This reminds me of the HBO show Rome, which I enjoyed. I am not familiar with this series but you make it sound so good. I'll have to look for the first book.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-14609854997101986582010-02-01T20:46:54.452-06:002010-02-01T20:46:54.452-06:00I'm not much familiar with Rome's past but...I'm not much familiar with Rome's past but this sure looks like a good series. Still, 18th book? Goodness :)Lightheadedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15438507601416513826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-73351317550814737872010-02-01T16:31:00.926-06:002010-02-01T16:31:00.926-06:00Blodeuedd- Yes, the dirt ;-)
Amanda- Yes, it'...Blodeuedd- Yes, the dirt ;-)<br /><br />Amanda- Yes, it's very fun and lighthearted. A great read for that mood! I emailed you about the header.<br /><br />Nymeth- It's so fun! So many wisecracks, which is very different than most historical mysteries.<br /><br />Zibilee- I noticed that, too! We're so on the same wavelength.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-6206374588006142262010-02-01T16:14:34.895-06:002010-02-01T16:14:34.895-06:00It's so cool that both of our reading has take...It's so cool that both of our reading has taken us to Rome in the past month! I did buy the first book in this series after I read how much you loved it, and I am really looking forward to getting the chance to read it! It sounds like the story and characters in this series have really matured over time, and that is a really awesome thing to have happen to a set of books that you love. Great review, I am glad that these books continue to impress.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-60396401048866150722010-02-01T15:10:12.805-06:002010-02-01T15:10:12.805-06:00The setting alone makes me want to read this. I...The setting alone makes me want to read this. I'm a newcomer to mysteries, but I've quickly come to realise that historical mysteries are some of my favourites - I'll definitely keep this series in mind. If it has the Aarti stamp of approval, I think I'd like it too :PAna S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-27912232895714233062010-02-01T14:10:56.266-06:002010-02-01T14:10:56.266-06:00I just love books that get you immersed into that ...I just love books that get you immersed into that time period. This sounds like a series I would enjoy too.<br /><br />BTW...I know you've said this before on here but where did you get your header? It is gorgeous beyond belief.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978371169108528359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-5019669347888915712010-02-01T13:57:54.198-06:002010-02-01T13:57:54.198-06:00I've actually never hear of this series. I lov...I've actually never hear of this series. I love a good mystery so my have to see if the library has Silver Pigs sometime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-34861441353302253812010-02-01T12:01:07.936-06:002010-02-01T12:01:07.936-06:00Love that she brings the dirt...ok that sounded so...Love that she brings the dirt...ok that sounded so wrong but you know what I mean, lol. Not a big fan of mysteries, so nah not for meBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-58857410355614265482010-02-01T09:35:18.672-06:002010-02-01T09:35:18.672-06:00Jodie- When I think about your comment, I agree. ...Jodie- When I think about your comment, I agree. The later ones are either great or just dull. I miss Petro, too. Mostly because I think Maia is a brat :-P<br /><br />Vivienne- The first book is called Silver Pigs. Worth checking out!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-82096919928283661182010-02-01T08:24:35.298-06:002010-02-01T08:24:35.298-06:00This is the 18th book in the series and I have nev...This is the 18th book in the series and I have never heard of it. I wonder sometimes if I am secretly an ostrich with my head buried in the sand. Where do I start? What is the first book in the series?serendipity_vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156013023056026525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-17571688433818814102010-02-01T07:46:39.535-06:002010-02-01T07:46:39.535-06:00Love this series. I actually think the later books...Love this series. I actually think the later books are more avriable than the earlier ones, in the begining all the books were consistently good but towards the currnet end of the series they can be brilliant or a bit dull. I miss the dashing Petronius more than Falco, he seemed ready to settle down while Petro just seems suicidally depressed in some of the books. Any plans to read Davies new, non-Roman novel?Jodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462660276240016464noreply@blogger.com