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3.0 out of 5 stars
The Roman Empire in decline,
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This review is from: The King of Ys : Roma Mater (Paperback)
This book is a fascinating blend of history, legend, and fantasy. This book was clearly heavily researched and includes numerous footnotes explaining the authors' interpretations. In this first book of the series, we are introduced to our protagonist and the city-state of Ys. This book sets the stage for the rest of the series and starts slow, but it provides a wealth of historical detail about the waning days of the Roman Empire.
3.0 out of 5 stars
All Hail the New King,
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This review is from: The King of Ys : Roma Mater (Paperback)
The story is being told by Gratillonius, for the most part, a roman soldier who is sent by Maximus to act as a prefect for Rome to the country of Ys. Upon arrival he is challenged by The King of Ys for reasons unknown. After a duel to the death Gratillonius comes out the victor and his bestowed upon him: King of Ys.
Thus begins Gratillonus' journey into not only the political but also the spiritual spectrum as well. The people of Ys are very spiritual and at times magical people who believe in their Pagan Gods. Gratillonious' spiritualism belongs to Mithras, which at times he feels he must obey for things the people of Ys ask of him aren't what Mithras followers should do. Along with his Kingship he is awarded nine wives called The Gallicenae, who are a blessing to the King from their Gods. This is all very overwhelming to Graillonious for he is but a roman soldier and a prefect or "advisor" for Rome. After Scottish King named Niall, and his troops try to invade Ys shortly after his kingship, Gratillonious succesfully overcomes his troops and Niall leaves Ys without his son. Politics and Religion weigh very heavy on this series. Mithras, Lir, Taranis and even Jesus Christ are all more than mentionables in this book. While Christianity is the major religion in Rome, Gratillonious still finds strength from Mithras, so once again, his beliefs and his duty are in constant clashing. His Nine Wives, The Gallicenae, are heavily into their Pagan Gods and follow customs and traditions down to the teet. Gratillonious begins to fall for one of The Gallicenae called Dahilis, to at which it rubs the other Gallicenae wrong for he favors one over all, and as is traditions he must adore and give equal attention to all Nine of his Wives. The one thing I found rather too much was the overly descriptive factors. The authors tend to write alot about what the characters are wearing or what their surrounding are. I know they are trying to create a vast world and setting for the reader but at times it was overbearing. I found I'd skip a paragraph many times because I was fed up and could care less about what Gratillonious, or the Gallicenae are wearing at the moment. Thats really my only real complaint. Good book, it gets better, hence the 3 star rating.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Excellent begining book to an oustanding series!,
By A Customer
This review is from: The King of Ys : Roma Mater (Paperback)
I really enjoyed this series, and it's the second time i've read it so far. I recommend this to all who enjoy fantasy series with political intrigue and mysterious/legendary cities. The author's bring to live this city of Ys and it's main characters with such vision. You really feel like you are there and the hero is excellently written. I was disappointed to not find many other books by these two! =)
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