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A review by bookbelle5_17
The Archer's Tale by Bernard Cornwell
Set during Hundred Years war, this novel tells the story of Thomas of Hookton. His town of Hookton was attacked, his father was killed, and a religious relic is stolen. He has vowed to avenge his father, home, and find the relic, but Thomas finds himself an archer for the English army, fighting against the French. But his destiny soon finds him and he must find the religious relic before the enemy does.
Cromwell knows how to write battle scenes and you can tell he respects history very much. "The Archer's Tale", is an exciting novel with humor and is an thrilling adventure story. Thomas is a relatable and likable protagonist. He is cocky but is honorable. He will make reckless decisions out of emotion, but he will also defend a woman's honor. He is impulsive with doubts about his role in this. I do wish Cronwell had spent a little more time on romance, not a lot, but just develop it more. I also wish the other main female character had been more developed, but this is a trilogy, so maybe we'll get more development of her in the other two books. This is very good and I'm glad I gave Cronwell another shot.
Cromwell knows how to write battle scenes and you can tell he respects history very much. "The Archer's Tale", is an exciting novel with humor and is an thrilling adventure story. Thomas is a relatable and likable protagonist. He is cocky but is honorable. He will make reckless decisions out of emotion, but he will also defend a woman's honor. He is impulsive with doubts about his role in this. I do wish Cronwell had spent a little more time on romance, not a lot, but just develop it more. I also wish the other main female character had been more developed, but this is a trilogy, so maybe we'll get more development of her in the other two books. This is very good and I'm glad I gave Cronwell another shot.