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Russell Crowe Would So Kick his Ass

From Reader A.M.

Aside from the obvious ugh factor of this cover, I’ll point out that in the book the hero is described as having black hair. *sigh* I remember the good old days when Harlequin had hot men who looked like the characters on the cover, or at the very least hot men.

I was actually pretty surprised to find that this was a Harlequin book. I’d completely forgotten that Harlequin has a historical line. Anyway, dude looks more like an accountant than a gladiator. He would last maybe ten seconds with a real gladiator, then the emperor would have the lions released and he’s so finished. Also, is it me or does he look like Tom from The 4400? Hell, I have a hard enough time believing Tom as a badass government agent, with his puppy dog sad eyes and eighty dollar haircut, much less a gladiator. I don’t know if this is just a bad scan, but I’m not a fan of the blurriness. I like details on my cover, damn it. Sure, sometimes, there’s too much details, but I can barely see anything on this guy. I’m not impressed with his sword at all, if you know what I mean, and I think you do. We don’t even get man-titty. Boo.

Thanks for the cover, A.M.!

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5 Responses to “Russell Crowe Would So Kick his Ass”

  1. Jackie
    Posted: Oct 27th, 2006 at 11:43 am
    1

    I don’t mind the cover so much — I have a thing for guys eith auburn hair — but the tag line KILLS me. “One last fight — to claim his woman!” Complete with exclamation point! Yow!

  2. Kimber
    Posted: Oct 27th, 2006 at 12:04 pm
    2

    “The Gladiator’s Honor: The Movie” starring William H. Macy as The Gladiator.

    I actually like the cover art on this one — it’s a lot more atmostpheric and less paint-by-numbers than a lot of others. However, I’m confused by the letter pi appearing in the last word of the title. It looks like HOPOR. What’s strange about this cover is how passive and open his stance is. It’s like they’re implying that he’s already killed all the other gladiators and he’s about to throw down his sword.

  3. A.M. Hartnett
    Posted: Oct 27th, 2006 at 3:18 pm
    3

    I’m telling ya, the wife made him put this on and parade around the bedroom for her in exchange for anal.

    Actually, the scan looks better than the actual cover. The background is all slashy, like someone playing around with a cheap photo program.

  4. Kristie (J)
    Posted: Oct 27th, 2006 at 3:48 pm
    4

    I got this one despite the cover (which I think is yucckers! You’re right Russ could totally take this guy) ’cause it was just so different and such a refreshing change from you’r English historical. I haven’t read it yet though.

  5. Isabella Snow
    Posted: Oct 27th, 2006 at 4:01 pm
    5

    Can’t stand a man in sandals.

    Thank God I was born in this millenium.

    Erm, last millenium.

    You know what I mean..

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