EMPEROR: The Gates of Rome, Book 1 (Unabridged)

By: Conn Iggulden

Narrated by: Robert Glenister

On a small estate just outside Rome in the first century BC, two boys become blood brothers, little imagining the extraordinary future that lies before them. As friends and rivals, Gaius and Marcus are destined to find lasting fame.©2009 Conn Iggulden (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

great book

realistic and three-dimensional characters, looking forward to reading the rest of the books in the series. very interesting glimpse into lives and times, a good mix of both action and historical fiction.

Great Listening

truly enjoyed the book as a date book with my wife look forward to going through the next four together with her.

a fantastic book

loved it. well written, and well read. both the author and the narrator combine to draw you into their world, where you feel the characters emotions, and become personally invested in many of them

Any resemblance to history is accidental but...

If you could sum up EMPEROR: The Gates of Rome, Book 1 (Unabridged) in three words, what would they be?

Not history, fun.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

There was plenty of suspense and battle scenes are thrilling.

Which scene was your favorite?

Marius was a wonderful character and every scene with him was excellent.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

Adding Robert Glenister to my list of best ever, along with Martin Jarvis and George Guidel.
The narrator is, in my opinion, the single most important feature of any audible book. I don't think I will listen to any of this series that doesn't have Glenister narration.

My newest addiction

Some time ago i finished most of Bernard Cornwell's books and it was sad because i didn't have any more of these great historic pieces to read. This series will definitely scratch that itch, i think.