Julius Caesar review

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be betrayed by everyone you know? Your friends, your enemies, and your piers? Julius Caesar experienced this emotion just seconds before he was assassinated. His friends that he loved so well killed him with envy in their hearts. William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar grips the reader with strong emotions ranging from every end of the spectrum and a malicious plot to kill a beloved leader.

Julius Caesar was a successful political and military leader favored by his fellow Romans. He was loved so well by both plebeians and patricians. He was offered a kingly crown three times by his closest friend, Mark Antony. But, being a true Roman, he refused it all three times. Yet one nobleman, Cassius, became jealous of Caesar. Because he lacked the power and influence to turn Rome against Caesar, Cassius decided to drag Brutus into the fight. Brutus didn't give in so easily, but when Cassius forged letters that appeared to be from fellow Romans, Brutus feels that the only way to preserve the Roman way of life is to kill the person who threatens it--Caesar. When Cassius brings many other noble, honorable men into the plot, it becomes a conspiracy. The conspirators then corner Caesar and when he least expects it...murders him! With Caesar dead, the conspirators begin to cheer and shout "tyranny is dead!" But when Mark Antony makes his speech about Caesar, the feelings towards the conspirators turn from grateful to angry. Cassius and the others soon realize what their envy has caused.

William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar is a gripping story with tales of betrayal on every page. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a book with a good historical basis but an interesting twist on the characters.