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I love the Robin Hood tail but this version is definitely not my favorite. The Robin Hood tail faults that the men gain all the glory and the king saves the day. I have seen this corrected in some retellings but this author seems to prefer to keep and even worsens them.

I never really understood why a band of outlaw rebels end up following a king into battle. You can't be anti-police but pro-military.

lara_bookella's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Mi è inaspettatamente piaciuto questo retelling di Robin Hood in cui Robin Hood è un personaggio del tutto marginale! I veri protagonisti sono Much, Little John e Marian. L'ho trovata una storia gradevole, dal ritmo giusto - nè troppo lenta e noiosa nè una carrellata di scenette slegate tra loro - e con personaggi ben costruiti e a cui ci si affeziona in fretta. Mi è piaciuto che ci sia azione, realismo, avventura, natura (adoro le storie in cui si descrive la vita a Sherwood!) e anche un pizzico di romanticismo. Il finale l'ho trovato sensato, anche nella sua originalità, e mi sarebbe piaciuto conoscerne il seguito!

saranies's review against another edition

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4.0

Fun little Robin Hood retelling, in which Robin is resistant to the idea of being a hero, and his fellow outlaws work on the folktale aspect. Mostly frames it as Saxons v. Normans question. In this version, Robin is not a lord in hiding, but other outlaws are nobility. Marian has a lot of freedom for a woman, especially a noble one.

kitdunsmore's review against another edition

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I only got through 3 chapters. I didn't like any of the characters or the idea that Much and Marion were putting together a political movement right from the start.

callmecat's review against another edition

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3.0

I love Robin Hood. I mean, god, I do. I also like Robin McKinley. So picking this book up was a no-brainer. Unfortunately it's been a few years since I've read the book so even though I think it's a 5 I have to tentatively give it a 4 until I can refresh my opinion on it. But I can tell you that it's a great read at least the first time!

haexelhasel's review against another edition

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adventurous dark lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

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clairestucki's review against another edition

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adventurous inspiring 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? No

4.0

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