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jmatkinson1's review against another edition
4.0
After ascending to the throne Richard Plantagenet spends some time restoring his country. However he has sworn an oath to go on crusade to the Holy Land alongside his liege lord and frenzy Philippe of France. Alongside Richard travels his loyal knight Rufus (the Irishman, Ferdia) who is sworn to Richard and also to fighting the infidel as penance for a murder he has committed. Travelling through Sicily and Cyprus, nothing can prepare them for the heat and travail against Saladin, the great leader of their enemy.
Kane is really hitting his stride with this book in which known history is intertwined with the fictional life of Ferdia. As Kane acknowledges, the breadth and depth of writing on the crusade is huge making research easy to come by. Here the facts are relayed accurately with the fiction wound neatly through it and with a strong sense of storytelling that makes this an enthralling read at many levels.
Kane is really hitting his stride with this book in which known history is intertwined with the fictional life of Ferdia. As Kane acknowledges, the breadth and depth of writing on the crusade is huge making research easy to come by. Here the facts are relayed accurately with the fiction wound neatly through it and with a strong sense of storytelling that makes this an enthralling read at many levels.
l0rdtim865's review against another edition
4.0
A highly entertaining historical fiction book. The author brings to life one of the most interesting English monarchs. I found the pace comfortable and most of the characters interesting. Definitely recommend this book.
travelsalongmybookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
This is the second of the Lionheart Trilogy
elysian_mess's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I read the first one and I think I would've enjoyed it more if I read this one too.
More than the first, this one seemed to repeat itself and it dragged on too.
I still enjoyed it but it did take forever to get through even with it on 1.6x
It is written beautifully, the way the characters are written about and the plot line. Definitely one to recommend to someone who enjoys war historical fictions.
More than the first, this one seemed to repeat itself and it dragged on too.
I still enjoyed it but it did take forever to get through even with it on 1.6x
It is written beautifully, the way the characters are written about and the plot line. Definitely one to recommend to someone who enjoys war historical fictions.
annarella's review
5.0
This is a gripping and fascinating historical fiction, well researched and realistic.
We are not spared the brutality of the time but we also met fascinating and well written characters.
I loved this story and can't wait for the next.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
We are not spared the brutality of the time but we also met fascinating and well written characters.
I loved this story and can't wait for the next.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
stephend81d5's review
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
historical fiction of Richard lionheart and the 3rd crusade, quite detailed but felt it could of been slightly shorter though.
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