I've taken a bit of time out over the last few days, to re-read The Walled Orchard by Tom Holt.
There's something about books written in the first person... I loved Interview with A Vampire and The Seventh Scroll, so The Walled Orchard is a real pleasure.
It's a narrative set in the glory days of ancient Athens, a funny, very human portrayal that's more personality than event. It probably helps that I did a little Ancient History in high school, but don't be deterred if you didn't. Walled Orchard is a bloody good read. Witty, sophisticated, sarcastic and a lot of fun. It gets four paws up from this bear and if you spot it in your local bookstore or library, you're in for a treat.
There's something about books written in the first person... I loved Interview with A Vampire and The Seventh Scroll, so The Walled Orchard is a real pleasure.
It's a narrative set in the glory days of ancient Athens, a funny, very human portrayal that's more personality than event. It probably helps that I did a little Ancient History in high school, but don't be deterred if you didn't. Walled Orchard is a bloody good read. Witty, sophisticated, sarcastic and a lot of fun. It gets four paws up from this bear and if you spot it in your local bookstore or library, you're in for a treat.
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