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marc_lucke's review
2.0
While this book probably has significant value for scholars, it doesn't offer much for the casual reader; or rather, you have to dig through many poorly-edited, obtuse, meandering passages to find the gems (and there are a few gems to be found). While I definitely learned some interesting tidbits about the Robin mythology and the graphic inserts were a good idea, overall the book felt dry and poorly-structured. Also, the last-minute inclusion of Afro-Caribbean "Robin-figures" really deserved its own full chapter.
As an aside, the cover image bothered me: the Guy Fawkes-like Robin mask is a calculated attempt to cash in on the zeitgeist. While the the author does draw links between historical rebellions and current uprisings, it still felt like the image was a cheap bit of marketing.
As an aside, the cover image bothered me: the Guy Fawkes-like Robin mask is a calculated attempt to cash in on the zeitgeist. While the the author does draw links between historical rebellions and current uprisings, it still felt like the image was a cheap bit of marketing.
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