The Confessions of Young Nero by Margaret George - Book Review
The Confessions of Young Nero By Margaret George Rating 2.5/5 Genres Historical Fiction, Rome, Nero Boring. Very disappointed. I skimmed through many pages towards the end as the narrative drove me nuts with little to no story in it. I guess the major source of my disinterest in this book is that the hero Nero didn't appeal to me as a notable historical figure. The author has shown him in a positive light as opposed to the common dialogue/opinion that surrounds him. I imagine from these private notes of Nero that being an emperor of Rome is all about spending time with poetry,music, chariot racing and enjoying lavish life at villas with mistresses.. its all so boring..most of the places mentioned are also unfamiliar and never heard of.. I really did enjoy the book Memoirs of Cleopatra by Margaret but this one seems to be a failure. :( I am definitely going to do some initial research on books from now on..not to have to go through such ordeals again. ...