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runic_randomness's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
aotora's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I never watched the Disney movie nor did I read any other Robin Hood books. I had this one on my shelf for a while now and it looked simple and short to read so I did - and it was ok for the most part. The book is kind of slow and repetitive - you can only read about Robin challenging someone walking through the forest or inviting them to dinner then take money from them or give them money if they need it so many times before it gets a little bit boring and repetitive.
I did like the parts where he tricked Prince John or Sheriff- that being said, I didn't expect the ending to be so... depressing. There is death on both sides throughout the book and it doesn't hold back punches when it comes to graphic depiction of violence, but in the last few chapters one of the bad guys gets beheaded, Sheriff is shot and killed, Scarlet, one of Robin's closests companions is shot and killed and then King Richard dies so John is king again, Marian becomes a nun and Robin is mortally wounded but still manages to walk around, work on a ship and shoot a bunch of pirates before coming back home and dying in the same place his Marian is- it's just so depressing and it comes out of nowhere, especially after 80% of this book being super repetitive in slow going.
It was still an all right book, especially for a classic, but I don't think that I will pick up anything related to the story of Robin Hood any time soon.
I did like the parts where he tricked Prince John or Sheriff- that being said, I didn't expect the ending to be so... depressing. There is death on both sides throughout the book and it doesn't hold back punches when it comes to graphic depiction of violence, but in the last few chapters one of the bad guys gets beheaded, Sheriff is shot and killed, Scarlet, one of Robin's closests companions is shot and killed and then King Richard dies so John is king again, Marian becomes a nun and Robin is mortally wounded but still manages to walk around, work on a ship and shoot a bunch of pirates before coming back home and dying in the same place his Marian is- it's just so depressing and it comes out of nowhere, especially after 80% of this book being super repetitive in slow going.
It was still an all right book, especially for a classic, but I don't think that I will pick up anything related to the story of Robin Hood any time soon.
greaydean's review against another edition
4.0
This puts all the myths together beautifully.
Great fun! A reminder that he wasn't as footloose and carefree as I always imagined.
Great fun! A reminder that he wasn't as footloose and carefree as I always imagined.
bluelilyleest's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed these tales of Robin Hood! Can't wait to watch the Disney movie again now
isaospina's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
pshepp's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
aleatha's review against another edition
4.0
"It is a dangerous thing to outlaw such a man. You have taken his home: where will he live? Why, in the Forest! You have taken his cattle and his swine: what will he eat? Why, the King's deer! You have robbed him of money and goods -why then, he will Rob you and all your kind. Oh-ho, no knight nor sheriff, no Abbot not bishop will be safe from him now!"
finfortess's review against another edition
5.0
I grew up on Mel Brooks' Robin Hood- Men in Tights, and the Disney Robin Hood. It is needless to say that these two movies are vastly different from the book. The book is a series of small battles and tales of Robin Hood, Maid Marian, and their merry men.
This was an absolute brilliant book, easy to read and understand and full of adventure. It is written very simply, yet is full of excitement and twists and turns to keep everyone interested.
LONG LIVE ROBIN HOOD!
This was an absolute brilliant book, easy to read and understand and full of adventure. It is written very simply, yet is full of excitement and twists and turns to keep everyone interested.
LONG LIVE ROBIN HOOD!
erinfrances_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Full of adventure and very fun! Worth the read.
Adding to kiddos’ library.
Adding to kiddos’ library.
andrealoverke's review against another edition
Sadly I couldn't stop imagining all the animals from the Disney movie when reading.