Review of Pericles and Aspasia

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I love stories of the gods, particularly for the reason you pointed out. The gods had a magnificent influence over the Golden, Silver, and Bronze Ages. It's fascinating to discover that numerous places around the world that worshiped and still worship these or similar gods, offering a unique perspective on religion and highlighting the enduring nature of their influence throughout generations. Thank you for the review!
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I love how this book is set according to the Greek mythology. I'm equally glad as to how the relationship between Pericles and Aspasia turned out.
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I love how this book is set according to the Greek mythology. I'm equally glad as to how the relationship between Pericles and Aspasia turned out.
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Congratulations on book of the day. Sounds quite interesting, especially the greek mythological aspects. Historical fiction are my fort and this books is quite intriguing. A complicated love story between two lovers in a forbidden romance.
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Post by Chimdik Chimezi »

The story in "Pericles and Aspasia" by Yvonne Korshak seems to be an interesting one. I will read to know if Aspasia and Pericles grew above societal barriers to nurture their love, in order words, marry each other.
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I love historical fiction as it gives us an insight into the culture and events during that time. I am not a fan of Greek mythology though but this story seems intriguing. I want to know what happened to Aspasia. Thank you for your review!
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Post by Kathie Slief Turner »

Having only read a few pages, I didn't read the part about the romance between Aspasia and Perciles. Mythology, however, is something that never appealed to me. Your review is wonderful, and your description of the plot is intriguing. Nice review and congrats to the author on BOTD!
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Post by Cynthia Christabel Okolobi »

Indeed the man working only for himself is working against the rest." This is a deep thought-provoking statement. Imagine pericles almost breaking the law which he created. Well, I guess we may never know how their love story turns out until the sequel is out.
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It'd be nice to know what becomes of Aspasia and Pericles. Greek mythology is always fascinating for me. I'll check this book out.
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Post by Hema latha K »

It is historical novel during the golden age of greece.i liked love story about PERICLES and ASPASIA.
In her teen,she was escaped from a Phoenician ship and her philosopher father was killed by captain.
Captain planned to sell her with highest bribe.
In this story is thrilled with love, political and the way she escaped from a ship's captain .
It all happened in the ancient time.i'm not a big fan of historical novels so I'm telling honestly it kinda bore for me but the story was nice
Congrats for book of the day
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The relationship of Pericles and Aspasia makes for an intriguing historical fiction plot and there seems to be a good amount of research into this book. I would like to read this book some time. Congrats on BOTD.
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The love story of Pericles and Aspasia sounds exciting. I am curious to see how the author will incorporate Greek mythology into the story. Congratulations on BOTD.
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Thank you for your exciting and enthusiastic review about this book about Greek history and mythology. You captured the plots and characters with great interest to us readers. Such a phenomenal job!!
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This is a beautiful historical fiction that is filled with love and it has a colorful and intriguing cover page. I am looking forward to reading this book. Congratulations to the author on winning book of the day.
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Post by Tarika Smith »

Awesome prologue so many details thats wghat made me so eager to read it i am now on chapter 3 an i can say what a great book :D
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