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youarenotthewalrus's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Islamophobia, and Death
alanffm's review against another edition
4.0
A marvelous tale of war, nation, and heroism. I have a sweet spot for medieval literature, and The Song of Roland does a great job at satisfying that craving. That's saying a lot, given how I am the decedent of the people Roland and the Franks demonize and eventually exile - seriously, the Franks are pretty narrow minded.
Nevertheless, the writing is superb, surprisingly witty, and meticulously defined. I love how every sword or lance has its own name and history, how every battle is depicted, and how exceptional many of the characters interpersonal relationships are. I have yet to see this in other medieval texts.
Overall a great read.
Nevertheless, the writing is superb, surprisingly witty, and meticulously defined. I love how every sword or lance has its own name and history, how every battle is depicted, and how exceptional many of the characters interpersonal relationships are. I have yet to see this in other medieval texts.
Overall a great read.
meme_too2's review
4.0
This was an easy read--as historical classics go. You've got to love the chivalry and over the top heroism, but there is something definitely heroic about loyalty.
bltsandwich's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
medium-paced
2.5
A look into what happens when the bad guys are able to tell their own stories and paint themselves as epic heroes. Just a stunning work of propoganda.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia, Xenophobia, Violence, and War
shanellewrites's review
2.0
Feeling pretty conflicted about this book. It felt quite stilted and so much of the writing was just cringe-worthy, but I'm not sure how much of that was just lost in translation and how much was maybe the original itself.