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 Always loved it... June 19, 2008
I have always loved Rosemary Sutcliff. I have been reading her books since I was quite young,(around 10) and will continue to enjoy them through the years. I don't especially like series that continue without end, but I do like the small intertwining throughout her books. It is awesome!
Rosemary rocks!
 Not Free SF Reader September 3, 2007
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
Sutcliff has written another piece of historical fiction set in ancient
Roman times. This is not in the same time period as The Eagle of the
Ninth though, but considerably later.
Here, two young men plot to overthrow an emperor of the not very nice sort.
 The Silver Branch June 8, 2001
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
Want a riveting historical-fiction novel with a plot that is better than most? If so, the Silver Branch is a book for you. Set in Roman Britan, over a century after the first book in the series, The Eagle of the Ninth, the book paints a picture of the life of two Romans, who seek to overthrow a tyrannical emperor who has separated himself, and Britan, from Rome. Rosemary Sutcliff has indeed woven a story whose plot is exceedingly diverse and well thought-out. The book gives the reader a gripping plot in which the reader is given a picture of the Roman world. The book paints a vivid picture of a Roman town, Legion, a gladiator fight, and the Roman's enemies the Saxon barbarians. Rosemary Sutcliff has the gift of being able to write very good historical novels.
Nobody can beat Rosemary Sutcliff February 5, 2000
22 out of 25 found this review helpful
I found this book to be fantastic. I love the time and setting, but it was much more than that. The characters are all so real and alive, the historical events are so accuratly portrayed, and, most of all, the writing is excellent. Rosemary Sutcliff has fast become one of my very favorite authors, and I would definately reccommend this book to almost anyone, especially if you have any interest in the Roman Empire or Britian/early British history. (I only might not reccommend this to some kids, because the writing isn't always so easy, and they might get bogged down or confused)
Old Friend December 10, 1999
7 out of 11 found this review helpful
I first read this book over 20 years ago--it was probably my first Rosemary Sutcliff. I loved it then and I love it now. It's a great read! I've always loved the way Sutcliff brings her ancient British settings to life.
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