King Raven Trilogy: Book 1
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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Read this one on my honeymoon. I don't remember details about it, but I remember being bummed when it was over and wishing I could start Parts 2 & 3 right away. They weren't out at the time, but they are now. They are my next picks to read, if I ever go on vacay again!! ha ha” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I'm excited to start this new series by Stephen Lawhead! It's sure to be great! I'll update when I've read them. ”
Jami B wrote this review 4 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A different take on the Hood legend. Took a while to get into.”
Pensham wrote this review Thursday, November 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I loved this series! You need to read it, especially if you like fantasy type books. An awesome version of Robin Hood!”
Terah P wrote this review Thursday, September 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“ Hood Stephen R Lawhead (England)
Tenia F wrote this review Sunday, August 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 stars
The legend of Robin Hood is redone in the first of a trilogy. Taken out of the Sherwood Forest and moved to a forest of Welsh borders, a new twist is given to a legend. Bran ap Brychan, heir to the throne Elfael, has abandoned his fathers kingdom and fled to the forests. Having missed a military movement with his father, in which all was killed but one, Iwan, later to be known as Little John, Bran goes to get his land back from the King but finds a heavy price put on it.
Marion is the daughter of a King of another providence, and had been lovers with Bran. Now that he is reported dead, she is bound to do her duty to her father to save his land. She is surprised to find that Bran is indeed alive and is the famed "King Raven" that is stealing money from the rich. Marion's story will be told more in the 2nd book Marion.”
“A very imaginative and well-written re-invention of the Robin Hood story. Plot-wise, it was a little slow to get going and I found I didn't have a vested interest in the story or the characters until about a third of the way through. After that, though, it really picked up. I'm looking forward to continuing the trilogy!”
Sarah S wrote this review Tuesday, July 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Lawhead is a master bard. I love the fact that he makes an effort to preserve the language. This book is his take on the Robin Hood legend, only he places him in Wales. I learned a lot of history. It's a great read! I will no doubt pick up Scarlett and Tuck, the sequels.
Calensariel wrote this review Sunday, July 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The ONLY place this bogged down for me (as the book review suggests) is when the old hag is singing Bran the mythology of King Raven. Other than that, it flowed beautifully!
(For hardcore Robin Hood fans, I would also suggest Sherwood by Parke Godwin. It's my favorite Hood book.)”“Loved the trilogy!”
Tracy D wrote this review Thursday, June 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The story of Robin Hood has never been told in a more exciting way. A little confusing at first but as it goes on my Cymry tongue gets over the twisty words and I refused to put the book down. The story is just amazing and the anger shown in Bran's character makes me fell the same fury. I really love this book and the two books following also grab my love.”
Rebecca Black wrote this review Tuesday, June 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A fun book - but I've always been excited about Robin Hood since I saw the Disney cartoon as a kid. I looked around for the original Robin Hood story in high school, and thought it must have been Pyle's, but in college I learned that there really was no original. I think this is a nice re-imagining of what an "original" story might have been.”
Nate B wrote this review Friday, June 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
