Reviews round-up
Agrippa
by Robert Harris
4 of 5 critics positive
8 reviews: 4 positives, 1 mixed; 3 not stating a verdict in public
What the critics said
“turns Roman Republic intrigue into gripping political bromance”
Agrippa review: Robert Harris turns Roman Republic intrigue into gripping political bromance
“Harris is a superb storyteller, and Agrippa is a compelling read.”
Robert Harris returns to ancient Rome with Agrippa – a novel about an empire’s forgotten architect
“persuasive portrait of rivalry in ancient Rome”
Agrippa by Robert Harris review – persuasive portrait of rivalry in ancient Rome
“a gripping tale of Roman power politics”
Robert Harris’s new novel is a gripping tale of Roman power politics
“could have done with three volumes too”
Agrippa by Robert Harris — a triumphant return to Rome?
With “Agrippa” Robert Harris is back to roaming in ancient Rome
Agrippa by Robert Harris: Augustus’s best friend tells all in his fictional memoir
A Front-Row Seat to Ancient Rome’s Slide Into Autocracy
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