The Emperor's Babe
Ratings3
Average rating2.7
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Ratings3
Average rating2.7
Blending poetry, fiction, history, and myth, a glorious new spin on a classic story is set in Londinium, Britannia, A.D. 211 and follows Zuleika, who is forced to marry a rich Roman senator at the age of eleven, as she, several years after their marriage, embarks on a torrid affair with visiting Roman emperor Septimus Severus. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.
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I really enjoyed the themes of this book, however I feel like it lacked a little depth. The book is written in prose which I generally like however, it made the already small book even smaller (which could be why it lacked depth). I very much enjoyed the themes on class, feminism, friendship, imprisonment and slavery and believe that Bernadine Everisto is an amazing author and at times felt moved by some of the writing. Overall I think it is worth the read as it is short and sweet just would have loved if it was a bit longer so it could really delve into the themes and develop the characters more.
