06-17-2009, 08:41 PM
It definitely showed signs of being written in haste - to come out in 2009. There were "typos" throughout and the ranks of various Romans were unclear/inconsistent-those being two of my complaints. You only know Caldus Caelius is a centurion definitely due to one remark by a tribune during a march through the woods. Otherwise, only because he seems to be commanding troops can one make that assumption. Turtledove squandered an opportunity to write a GOOD novel in ENGLISH about the battle.
Now, the question is: with so much being published now in Germany due to the 2000 year anniversary - how do those stand up in quality? Particularly any newly published fiction? For example: Iris Kammerer's new title, Varus? An earlier title of hers, Der Tribun was recommended by Adrian Murdoch. I wish some of those would get translated into English, but I suppose interest is not that great outside of Germany (except for obsessed folks like me that is :lol: )
Now, the question is: with so much being published now in Germany due to the 2000 year anniversary - how do those stand up in quality? Particularly any newly published fiction? For example: Iris Kammerer's new title, Varus? An earlier title of hers, Der Tribun was recommended by Adrian Murdoch. I wish some of those would get translated into English, but I suppose interest is not that great outside of Germany (except for obsessed folks like me that is :lol: )
Quinton Johansen
Marcus Quintius Clavus, Optio Secundae Pili Prioris Legionis III Cyrenaicae
Marcus Quintius Clavus, Optio Secundae Pili Prioris Legionis III Cyrenaicae
