The Warrior’s Dance: Seven Kings of Rome Novels

Sherrie Seibert Goff
iUniverse (2008)
ISBN 9780595486113
Reviewed by William Phenn for Reader Views (1/09)


Tullus Hostilius was a notorious Roman king whose claim to fame was the destruction of  Rome ’s mother city, Alba Longa.  In the last days of King Numa Pompilus, Tullus and a band of young partisans cause havoc among the people by questioning the king and the choices he makes ruling the country. Tullus spreads his dissension among the young people, and upon the death of King Numa Pompilius, the Senate elects Tullus as the next king.
 
Tullus now has the power to do whatever, whenever and wherever he pleases. He ravages neighboring lands and wages war on many. His reign is ruthless and that of a young hellion. A teenage mind with the power of Rome is a very volatile combination, and Tullus proves it. He neglects the gods and even tempts Jupiter by making a false deal with him. In the end, this careless action would cause his demise.
 
“The Warrior’s Dance” is a very well researched and in-depth study of this time period and of King Tullus Hostilius' rise to power, his reign and his final end in a blaze of lightning. The author does a fine job of presenting us with a good story that is both a history lesson and a glimpse into the mythology of the Roman people. Many names used will take a bit of getting used to because of their authenticity, as will the dialog. That should not keep anyone interested in a good book from reading this one.  I enjoyed “The Warriors Dance” by Sherrie Seibert Goff and would recommend it to all general audience readers.

Make comment on weblog