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davinmotion's review
adventurous
funny
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
This was picked a year ago for my Mystery Book club by accident. This is not a mystery and it should never be categorized as such, because as a mystery it is pitiful. This fits better as an adventurous historical fiction romp, which is why it sat unfinished on my shelf for so long despite its short length of 217 pages.
I rate it a 3.25 since it’s passable, with the characters being the saving grace since otherwise I personally find the subject matter a bore. I would not have picked this book up on my own fruition but if you like medieval history and slice of life, I imagine this would be a fun series.
I rate it a 3.25 since it’s passable, with the characters being the saving grace since otherwise I personally find the subject matter a bore. I would not have picked this book up on my own fruition but if you like medieval history and slice of life, I imagine this would be a fun series.
amalyndb's review against another edition
4.0
A fascinating glimpse into a possible journey of a knight with King Richard from the crusades, trying to return to Normandy, in spite of the opposition of other European leaders. After the king’s capture, the knight, John de Wolfe makes his way back to Devon, and illustrates the life of a knight with merchant connections in that time. It also presents a state of lawlessness present without an appointed sheriff, and is a novel-length prequel to the Crowner John series.
Thoroughly enjoyable, and fascinating to get impressions of life in the late 12th century Exeter.
Thoroughly enjoyable, and fascinating to get impressions of life in the late 12th century Exeter.
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