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showell's review against another edition
3.0
Less enjoyable for me than lady of the forest, because Jennifer Roberson stuck much more closely to the outlines of the legend in this one, and did a lot less with the demons plaguing both Robin and Will Scarlet. As a result the story was more predictable, less suspenseful. I found myself very tempted about 2/3rds of the way through just to skip to the end and call it a day. It was clear how it would end.
I ended up actually reading the rest rather than skipping it but that was more because this cold sucks and it was too much effort to get up off the couch.
And yes, the book ends the way you might expect. Satisfying enough, not a disappointment I guess, except for how wonderfully Roberson employed those personal demons in book one. It was a shame that she do more with them in book two.
I ended up actually reading the rest rather than skipping it but that was more because this cold sucks and it was too much effort to get up off the couch.
And yes, the book ends the way you might expect. Satisfying enough, not a disappointment I guess, except for how wonderfully Roberson employed those personal demons in book one. It was a shame that she do more with them in book two.
caylinchronicles's review against another edition
2.0
This just wasn’t for me. I found it very hard to connect with any of the characters and felt that the story really didn’t go anywhere for it being 600pg.
I have a friend who absolutely loves this book and so I wanted to really give it a go for her. Unfortunately, not even the ending could save this one for me.
I have a friend who absolutely loves this book and so I wanted to really give it a go for her. Unfortunately, not even the ending could save this one for me.
amyappy's review against another edition
2.0
This massive Robin Hood story was obviously the product of much research and labor, and I had such high hopes for it. I LOVE Robin Hood stories (and movies) and so I was predisposed to like it already. However, despite some interesting choices (Roberson's Robert of Locksley comes home from the Crusades a broken man who favors Arabic when cursing, Marian of Ravenskeep is an orphan pursued by her father's dearest friend (the ambiguously evil Sheriff, etc.), I couldn't get attached to this retelling. Maybe I'm too in love with [b:The Outlaws of Sherwood|41423|The Outlaws of Sherwood|Robin McKinley|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1169613617s/41423.jpg|2321320] (one of my favorite books and favorite authors) and [b:The Forestwife|1063126|The Forestwife (Forestwife Saga 1)|Theresa Tomlinson|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180664863s/1063126.jpg|1049739], but this retelling where everyone is noble and brave and rich just didn't grab me.
jesassa's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed reading this book very much. I loved the stories and the characters and how they have developed from Lady of the Forest. However, the edition/version that I read was riddled with errors, so much so that it was distracting and frustrating. I only gave it four stars because of this and my mild disappointment with the ending, but honestly that was probably only because i just plain didn't want it to end! I will be seeking out more Roberson very soon.
red_cat9's review against another edition
2.0
This has been sitting on my bookshelf for longer than I can remember. I read Lady of the Forest when I was a teenager, and now 20 years later I've finally read the sequel. I love a Robin Hood re-telling, and this was probably great in the 90's, but some things didn't age so well. Marian was a not as empowered as we're used to these days, quite capable in her own way but clearly still relegated to her socially-acceptable place. She also punched a horse at one point just to anger the rider, which didn't make me love her. As for the enemies, Gisbourne and DeLacey were hard to tell apart. They were both sexists motivated by revenge for humiliation and blinded by their own arrogance. One of them reported to the other one, but through most of the story I was confused by which was which because their characters were so similar. Admittedly made worse by the fact that the plot was pretty boring up until about 3 quarters into the story. That's when the robbing from the rich started and about 2 chapters later ended. The ending was also really unsatisfying. There was a major plot point about property ownership, and I hated how that was resolved. To the point where it seemed like there should be another book to resolve it ... but there's not.
felinity's review
4.0
We all know the stories about Maid Marian and Robin Hood. Most end near the return of Richard, with grateful royal pardons and a happily ever after.
But what happens to royal favour when the king dies, and there is no clear successor? What happened to the outlaws of Sherwood Forest and Marian?
I enjoyed reading this tale, which sought to provide some answers and tie up other loose ends.
But what happens to royal favour when the king dies, and there is no clear successor? What happened to the outlaws of Sherwood Forest and Marian?
I enjoyed reading this tale, which sought to provide some answers and tie up other loose ends.
paper_mache's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
calluna_vulgar1s's review
DNF... I didn't get far, but I was kind of fed up enough from the first book. I probably shouldn't have bothered
tmobil's review
4.0
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One moment the world is as it is. The next, it is something entirely different. Something it has never been before.
And we are made different. On the instant. What we know, what we were, is banished by that instant, razed like a castle under siege, and nothing is recognizable is left. The world is unmade.
One moment the world is as it is. The next, it is something entirely different. Something it has never been before.
And we are made different. On the instant. What we know, what we were, is banished by that instant, razed like a castle under siege, and nothing is recognizable is left. The world is unmade.