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ericmm76's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I didn't realize when I was recommended this book that it was from the 80s. It's good that I didn't know because it might have put me off of what was quite an enjoyable read. It's about a time period I know absolutely nothing about. I can't be sure if her account of what happened is in any way accurate beyond the obvious magic. But it's about the crusades, and supernatural characters contained therein. And lots and lots of romance.
kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Great book. Takes place during the crusades and has wonderfully flawed characters.
hspindlew's review against another edition
4.0
Like most of Judith Tarr's books, I liked this novel. The plot was a tad...plotless, really. Meandering and vague, it sometimes succeeded in being a character piece of Aidan the Frankish knight living in a Saracen world - but more often than not it felt like Judith Tarr was interested in the crusades, and the knight Aidan, and thought I suppose I'll just write one novel to save time. Aidan and his two love interests were probably the weakest and wishywashiest characters - everyone else was quite interesting.
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