imperium

first of all: no, i don´t plan my way to world domination, or not jet in this blog entry...
this blog is about a book called imperium written by robert harris that i´m reading. it´s my first book in english, ok we had readed one in school, but it´s the first english book that i buyed and own and read just because i want and not because i have to (what i not did).
it´s my first book from robert harris also and i just finished the second chapter of eighteen (hey, that´s my age :P), but i totally love his style.
the story is about the roman lawyer cicero (intelectual ppl may recognize him ;)) told from the angle of his secretary slave tirus looking back at his life-end. it´s a political thriller, half fiction (like tirus) but based on historical events like the spartacus-slave-fight thing.
it´s fascinating and absolut worth reading it. you should give him a try.
btw i love the cover i have, i´ve seen alot others covers searching for a picture of it; i love the way the golden eagle with the blizzards in his claws is designed, beautyful...
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