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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “What I love about the classics is that they are meant to be savored like a good meal, and not rushed through like a fast food dinner. There are those who feel the book moves too slowly and that there are 'too many words.' First, what's the rush? Secondly, too many words? How many words would one...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “if I did not need to read this for class, I would not have finished it at all” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Another excellent work from a master. Not only one of the written word but of intrigue, suspence and wit. A masterful storyteller in all ways ”
Raymond Walker wrote this review Monday, November 28, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“if I did not need to read this for class, I would not have finished it at all”
CBCald wrote this review Friday, October 7, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Sir Walter Scott had to have been one of the best writers for capturing the people of his day. The story is a little humdrum, and the fact that Rob Roy barely figures into the book makes it a bit hard to call it fantastic, but the language used in the book is simply stunning. ”
Chris M wrote this review Saturday, September 24, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The story lags occasionally, and Scott tends to be verbose at times, but all in all, Rob Roy is good historical adventure, full of interesting characters and an exciting story. Recommended for ages 13+. ”
the Ink Slinger wrote this review Friday, September 2, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Great story, but impossible to understand without a Scots-English dictionary, for a North American anyway”
Asif Hirji wrote this review Monday, March 14, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Mary O said: This was disappointing for the most part--it wove around a lot, and the character who the book was named after is not the main character at all. I got almost none of the revolt and the romance until the very last pages.”
1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die Shelf wrote this review Monday, February 14, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The Scottish dialect can take quite a while to get through but it really is a wonderful book if you're into stories with a whole lot of adventure and romance. Sir Walter Scott employs beautiful imagery in Rob Roy and you will feel as though you're actually in the Scottish Highlands yourself.”
Krista O wrote this review Saturday, December 25, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I have to agree with "Chocco," the reviewer who said it was too hard to follow through, too disorganized, and gave too little on the Jacobite rising or Scotland in that period. There was very little--too little--military or even religious history of what led to the background, and although Rob Roy is the hero, frequently coming to the rescue, I expected the story to be about him. In addition, the romantic plot itself was not resolved until the very last page. If I were able to, I would give the book a 3- or even a 2+.”
Mary O wrote this review Wednesday, September 8, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I love the style, and the language. The highland brogue is written almost phonetically, which makes it difficult to understand at times, but G-- forbid you use your brain when reading a book! ”
Jason T wrote this review Tuesday, June 29, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Sounds good!!”
-Willow-I <3 Ron, Fred, and Geroge Weasley-Gingers Rule XD- wrote this review Monday, June 28, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
