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Household Gods
Household Gods
Author: Judith Tarr, Harry Turtledove
Nicole Gunther-Perrin is a modern young professional, proud of her legal skills but weary of the daily grind, of childcare, and of sexist coworkers and her deadbeat ex-husband. Then after one exceptionally awful day, she awakens to find herself in a different life, that of a widowed tavernkeeper on the Roman frontier around A.D. 170. — Delighted ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780812564662
ISBN-10: 0812564669
Publication Date: 7/15/2000
Pages: 672
Rating:
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3.8 stars, based on 44 ratings
Publisher: Tor Fantasy
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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This is an excellent read. Nicole from the presents does well going back to Roman times. It gives her an great view on the differences between life now and life then. This book will make you laugh and cry. It give Nicole prespective that she did not have before.
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One of the best books I've read so far this year--a modern 90s women is sent back to 2nd century Rome--I couldn't put this book done. Highly recommended.
doodlina avatar reviewed Household Gods on + 26 more book reviews
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The only time travel book I really enjoyed.
There are some inaccuracy about ancient Roman daily life,but I believe it come close to describe how a modern person would feel if sent back in ancient times.
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I liked this book about a modern woman finding herself in a different time, but not because of the time travel. Rather, I liked the way Nicole has to confront her assumptions and how she finds the strength she needs in herself.
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gilesgoatboy avatar reviewed Household Gods on + 60 more book reviews
A woman lawyer in present day California is entirely caught up in justifying her grievances that led to her escalating struggles to maintain the lifestyle she's convinced is no less than her due, but exasperatingly beyond her reach.
As her coping strategies continue to fail, she despairs one evening before sleeping, looking at the two carved faces on the plaque of household gods from the Roman empire period, purchased during the honeymoon in Austria of her now bitterly failed marriage.
Wouldn't it be so much better to live in those simpler times when these wise-looking savvy little gods protected the home? She'd be totally free to start over without all her current burdens.
These little gods haven't had any attention for over two centuries, so they're delighted to be invited for input once again...
The following morning, Nicole wakes up in a different setting and a completely different body of a local resident woman about her age in the region of Vindabona near the Danube in the province of Pannonia, the origin of her little plaque. Her wish has been granted and she's got to fit in fast or the locals will consider her suddenly gone mad.
Her very survival depends on a sucessful and rapid adjustment to the uncompromising reality of "freedom" in her new existence, and she has a lot to learn that is going to slowly alter her entire view of life and her part in it from here on in.
Readers will remember this story, it is very effective in so many ways. On many levels it is enlightening, entertaining and thought-provoking. It is certainly the most compelling I have read with a time-travel theme.
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I usually don't like time travel books, but this one was delightful. A woman wakes up in ancient Rome.
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Very intriguing. You want to put yourself in Nicole's place. Loved it.
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This is such a fun read, especially if you enjoy learning about ancient Rome. I was pleasantly surprised.


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