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Poutling posted:... out of curiosity, HA - what made you pick this one rather than let's say, The King Must Die which would probably have been a more accessible work for people who don't know much about Ancient Greek history? I don't really have much in-depth knowledge of Greek history (or I just don't remember it), but I can't say that hindered my enjoyment of this book. It may be nice to know who Alcibiades or other prominent figures were (who my history teachers may have glossed over), but she does a good job of making you understand who they were or the affect they had on characters in the story or in the era in which Alexias is living. I did choose to read more about various figures on my own, but if someone else chooses to assume all the characters are fictional, then I don't see an issue with that. With all the talk about homosexuality in regards to The Last of the Wine, whether it be here or in negative reviews, I felt in the end I had more a story about a boy growing up. After reading some reviews I was really nervous that I was just in a for a homosexual romance novel and I'm not much for romance novels regardless of their sexual leanings. And I can see why some readers may feel this is a romance novel, but I guess I felt there was more to Alexias' story than that. In any case, those who think this book is pushing a homosexual "agenda" should also ask themselves if they think it's promoting slavery or arranged marriages for women, since these were also part of Athenian life.
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