Dominic

by Kathleen Robinson

Book Overview

A beautifully written and stunningly evocative debut novel, Dominic follows the title character's adventures through the collapse of the ancient Roman Empire, depicting a society rife with reckless abandon and chaos, a world of display and caprice. Into this milieu arrives Dominic, an orphaned dwarf child from Gaul. Left to fend for himself, his travels bring him into contact with many colorful personalities, such as a caravanof gypsies and the inmates...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312063407
• ISBN13: 9780312063405
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 439 Pages
• Weight: 4.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Probably one of the best books I've ever read

I was so entranced by the book it was as if I was there with Dominic. His life was so horrible and yet he kept on going and looked for the tiny slivers of kindness where he could find them. I wish she had written a sequel or another book. If that is the only book she writes it is well worth it,it is fantastic.

Dominic is my hero!

The author tells us that the idea for this book came to her in a dream. Dominic, a dwarfish, but daunting human hero, introduces himself to her, and begins his story. Thank you, Ms. Robinson for telling his tale. This soul endures and, beyond that, it soars!! The dark scenes are detailed, but never to the glory of evil. The human relationships are touching, believable. Any soul that has known ecstacy in Life/ movement/ nature, has had to climb out of the dark places of evil, has dared to BE in relationships, will find a story worth savoring.

A great soul's adventure at the end of the Roman Empire

As a Roman History major, I was astonished at Kathleen's accuracy of the period. As a human being, my heart soared on the life's experience of this noble character. I forced my wife to read it, she now shares this book with all of her friends. A great read