My spate of reading trashy books continues with Roma by Steven Saylor. However, unlike Never Go Back this is the good sort of trash: uncomplicated, swords-and-sandals escapism.
The Plot: Following the fortunes of the Potitii family and the history of Rome, as the city changes from a campsite on a trade route to an impressive metropolis, Roma covers 1000 years of history.
Rating: 3/5