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A review by nachtvlucht
In Freedom's Cause by G.A. Henty
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
I started this book because it came for free with my e-reader and I thought I might as well read it.
The story very much feels like a history lesson, and although I enjoy reading about history, the plotline itself felt like a rehash with inserted original characters. The characters were very one dimensional (written as either brave or despicable) and there was barely any character development. On top of that, the war is depicted in very black and white terms, and also very one-sided.
That aside, I do think it was quite informative to some extent as someone who lacks knowledge on Scottish medieval history, so I wouldn't say that it felt like I completely wasted my time.
The story very much feels like a history lesson, and although I enjoy reading about history, the plotline itself felt like a rehash with inserted original characters. The characters were very one dimensional (written as either brave or despicable) and there was barely any character development. On top of that, the war is depicted in very black and white terms, and also very one-sided.
That aside, I do think it was quite informative to some extent as someone who lacks knowledge on Scottish medieval history, so I wouldn't say that it felt like I completely wasted my time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Confinement, Death, and Violence