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skconaghan 's review for:
Shield Maiden
by Sharon Emmerichs
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This reshaped tale of adventure turns the second half of the epic of Beowulf into something for the battle-hardy, love-sick daughters.
3.4 for this fast read, with ample adventure, new romance, a social vibe, and a driving plot. The characters lacked the depth so expertly injected into the original cast and I wanted more from these people—they had potential, but never managed to quite win my soul and earn my agony. I know this setting well, but I feel the author relied too heavily on what we might already know of the Nordic setting of Beowulf, giving limited time and creativity to its development. However, the novel was worth the time it took to read with a well-crafted plot and plenty of alternate storylines that deviated from the original to keep me hooked.
An entertaining reboot of the old familiar.
I liked it!
3.4 for this fast read, with ample adventure, new romance, a social vibe, and a driving plot. The characters lacked the depth so expertly injected into the original cast and I wanted more from these people—they had potential, but never managed to quite win my soul and earn my agony. I know this setting well, but I feel the author relied too heavily on what we might already know of the Nordic setting of Beowulf, giving limited time and creativity to its development. However, the novel was worth the time it took to read with a well-crafted plot and plenty of alternate storylines that deviated from the original to keep me hooked.
An entertaining reboot of the old familiar.
I liked it!