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The Memoirs of Cleopatra: A Novel (1997)

by Margaret George

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Series: The Memoirs of Cleopatra (complete)

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I enjoyed this intelligent, interesting reading of Cleopatra’s life. It’s meticulously researched, and the many details of landscape and daily routine make it more vivid. I was fascinated by the explorations of culture and community, both inside and outside Egypt. At the same time, it’s a personal account, a hypothetical memoir, written as she lived it, and so it’s emotional and open. Cleopatra’s personality, as presented here, rings true for me: a strong, passionate, creative women with a talent for leadership. ( )
  astrologerjenny | Apr 24, 2013 |
This was long, very long. The beginning was very promising and gave some good historical detail as to the Ptolemy family and the politics of the time. There just wasn't enough "meat" and it felt like we were along for the ride in Cleo's head. Towards the end, the battle scenes were just too detailed for my taste and I found myself skimming. I think that the book could have been very easily divided into a series. ( )
  MichelleCH | Apr 5, 2013 |
Probably one of my favorite books ever. It had everything. ( )
  Jyl22075 | Mar 31, 2013 |
3.5-4 stars.

The first half of the book was decently paced, and interesting. I understand it takes place from Cleopatra's first person perspective, and I understand it's historical fiction, so anything I questioned or thought to be wrong could just be taken that way, but it just felt like it was written too much by a Cleopatra apologist (and I do have me some Cleo love, so it wasn't any dislike of the character). I feel it focused a little bit too much on the men-folk in her life, and the story ended up DRAGGING when it came to Mark Antony's military exploits later in the book. I started skimming and skipping because I was so bored. ( )
  suzemo | Mar 31, 2013 |
3.5-4 stars.

The first half of the book was decently paced, and interesting. I understand it takes place from Cleopatra's first person perspective, and I understand it's historical fiction, so anything I questioned or thought to be wrong could just be taken that way, but it just felt like it was written too much by a Cleopatra apologist (and I do have me some Cleo love, so it wasn't any dislike of the character). I feel it focused a little bit too much on the men-folk in her life, and the story ended up DRAGGING when it came to Mark Antony's military exploits later in the book. I started skimming and skipping because I was so bored. ( )
  suzemo | Mar 31, 2013 |
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my Cleopatra Selene,
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0312187459, Paperback)

Bestselling novelist Margaret George brings to life the glittering kingdom of Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile, in this luch, sweeping, and richly detailed saga. Told in Cleopatra's own voice, this is a mesmerizing tale of ambition, passion, and betrayl, which begins when the twenty-year-old queen seeks out the most powerful man in the world, Julius Caesar, and does not end until, having survived the assassination of Caesar and the defeat of the second man she loves, Marc Antony, she plots her own death rather than be paraded in triumph through the streets of Rome.

Most of all, in its richness and authenticity, it is an irresistible story that reveals why Margaret George's work has been widely acclaimed as "the best kind of historical novel, one the reader can't wait to get lost in." (San Francisco Chronicle).

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A famous femme fatale tells all in this memoir of her reign as Cleopatra VII, queen of Egypt. Yes, it is true, she did have herself smuggled, wrapped in a rug to Julius Caesar's bedroom, and was pleasantly surprised. As for Marc Antony, a gorgeous man. From her earliest memories, to her final days as she prepares to commit suicide by snake bite. By the author of The Autobiography of Henry VIII.… (more)

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