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Gladiator [Penguin Readers]

by Peter Gram

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Maximus is a general in the Roman army. After his last battle he wants to return to his family. But the new Emperor Commodus hates Maximus, and kills his family. Soon Maximus is a prisoner, then a slave, and finally a gladiator. When Emperor Commodus joins Maximus in the arena they fight for their lives.… (more)
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Gladiator a Hero Will Rise is one of the best stories and they made a movie of this story. The story was talking about the commander of the roman's army, he was brave and honest for his duty.
Yousef Ahmed Ibrahim

Its is very nice book and i wish eveyone to read it and he will really enjoy it.
Ahmed Abdulrahman Ali

I love history, and to me, Gladiator is a masterpiece. It is the most accurate picture of the Roman Empire Hollywood has ever put out. People declare Spartacus a masterpiece, but Gladiator far outdoes Spartacus in quality. The costuming, the acting, the screenplay, the scenery, and the fighting styles made me think that I had traveled back to 180 A.D. Russell Crowe is a true Hollywood tough guy, and he is superb in this movie. Joaquin Phoenix is outstanding as a villain, one of the best in movie history. He played his character as if it were a psychologist's dream case. Connie Nielsen plays one of the strongest female characters that I have ever seen. The choreographer of the action sequences was brilliant. Ridley Scott did an outstanding job in recreating the Empire, including the multitude of ethnic groups within the Empire and accurately depicting everyday life. If you're looking for insight into what the Roman Empire was like, this is a perfect depiction.

Khalid abdelmajid

It's an interesting story and it talks about a man called Maximus he was choisen to be the next king but Commodus -son of the king - killed his father before his annouce him and commodus became the king and killed Maximus family when maxi came to home he was shoked ,after that he found him self in battle feild and in the end he killed Commodus and he died too

Fahad Abdalla Hussain
  getreadingSMC | Mar 6, 2011 |
The film Gladiator was a box office smash and this is a screenplay to book conversion. The conversion is quite straight-forward and Dewey Gram has captured the characteristion from the screen version very well. The story follows Maximus from his fall from grace, his torture, both psychological and physical, through to his rise to obtain vengeance. The deceit and betrayal that is the backbone of the story is well crafted and by the final chapters you'll be gripped to read the outcome, even if you have seen the film. It's a short read and if you haven't seen Gladiator in a while, or feel that it's not your cup of tea, then take a few hours to enjoy the book. ( )
  SonicQuack | Apr 15, 2009 |
I think this book very intersting and fantastic and I don't like the way of people how they take a good things from other people

I liked the action and the drama. ( )
  getreadingadw | Mar 22, 2009 |
The story is intersting and full of suspense. The characters are heroic and strong. The language is a little difficult to read and challenging.
Rashid Ali Rashid

it talks about a hero from the roman army . after his last battle he wants to return to his family.
abdullah_h00088725_f11

Nice Story
Ahmed ( )
  getreadingdmc | May 13, 2008 |
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Maximus is a general in the Roman army. After his last battle he wants to return to his family. But the new Emperor Commodus hates Maximus, and kills his family. Soon Maximus is a prisoner, then a slave, and finally a gladiator. When Emperor Commodus joins Maximus in the arena they fight for their lives.

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