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Hood (King Raven Trilogy, Book 1)
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
Format: Bargain Price
Label: Thomas Nelson
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 496
Publication Date: September 05, 2006
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Studio: Thomas Nelson
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Editorial Review:Robin HoodThe Legend Begins AnewFor centuries, the legend of Robin Hood and his band of thieves has captivated the imagination. Now, the old familiar tale takes on new life, fresh meaning, and an unexpected setting.Hunted like an animal by Norman invaders, Bran ap Brychan, heir to the throne Elfael, has abandoned his father's kingdom and fled to the greenwood. There, in the primeval forest of the Welsh borders, danger surrounds him--for this woodland is a living, breathing entity with mysterious powers and secrets, and Bran must find a way to make it his own if he is to survive.Steeped in Celtic mythology and the political intrigue of medieval Britain, Stephen R. Lawhead's latest work conjures up an ancient past and holds a mirror to contemporary realities. Prepare yourself for an epic tale that dares to shatter everything you thought you knew about Robin Hood.
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Rating:  - This was a beautifully wrought tale!
I absolutely loved this novel. Now of course I am a former history major and a medieval/dark age "junky" so the material is right up my alley. But I love the weaving in of various languages, the well worked in view of the church and actions of the churchmen.
The language was beautiful, the descriptions grand, the dialogue very well done. I absolutely love "Aethelfrith" i.e. Friar Tuck. There is not much negative I can say overall about the book. I understand that for some there may ... Read More
Rating:  - New and intriguing retelling of the Robin Hood legend
The King Raven Trilogy, Book 1
I read this book based on the title and a review of it as a new and intriguing retelling of the Robin Hood legend without knowing that it was by an author who writes Christian historical fiction, and published by a division of Thomas Nelson books, a noted Christian publishing house.
And Lawhead, who has other series in this vein (on the King Arthur legend, starting with Taliesin: Book One of the Pendragon Cycle, and other Celtic cants), does ... Read More
Rating: - Epic
So creative! This book is an ingenious twist on a legend we all know and love!
Rating: - Excellent reimagining
This is an excellent reimagining of the Robin Hood story. I really enjoyed the way that Cymry was used to show how the names would originate. It also makes a lot more sense why the Cymry would fight against the Norman invaders.
Rating: - My First Sampling of Lawhead...
And I was totally blown away! I love this book to death. This is just a classic retelling of the Robin Hood story that it gets me excited just thinking about it. The journey that Bran (Our Robin Hood character) takes in this book is one where he must learn to be the person he was born to be. He must lead his subjects or doom the small kingdom of Elfael to destruction. I love this book!
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