i don't know anything about history, i just crave violence.
4 stars
this was my first real foray into classical roman literature, read along with the pharsalia book club on discord. while i may have been a bit shaky on the historical background, i found myself of solid footing with all the blood and guts and violence and ghosts and snakes. that stuff is as cool today as it was 2000 years ago.
minus one star because lucan didn't even finish the book. what, did you die or something, pussy?