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A review by brenticus
Robin Hood by J. Walker McSpadden
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I loved the stories of Robin Hood as a kid. Various movies (with and without foxes), books, and video games continually pulled me into a world of gentleman outlaws fighting against tyranny.
McSpadden's telling of the tale hits all the right notes. The ingenuity and skill of Robin's men is on full display, the introduction of each new member of the band is delightful, and it's all just a grand ol' time. Eads' recording of it for Librivox has all the charm of someone recounting the tale to the next generation, which is just lovely.
My only issue with McSpadden's version of events is that the overarching narrative is a bit loose. We don't get a lot of Robin's time before becoming an outlaw, the transition between Kings is a bit awkard, and Marian is just sort of an assumed love interest in some respects. But as a series of linked tales that don't necessarily build towards some greater arc, this is a fun collection and a joy to listen to.
McSpadden's telling of the tale hits all the right notes. The ingenuity and skill of Robin's men is on full display, the introduction of each new member of the band is delightful, and it's all just a grand ol' time. Eads' recording of it for Librivox has all the charm of someone recounting the tale to the next generation, which is just lovely.
My only issue with McSpadden's version of events is that the overarching narrative is a bit loose. We don't get a lot of Robin's time before becoming an outlaw, the transition between Kings is a bit awkard, and Marian is just sort of an assumed love interest in some respects. But as a series of linked tales that don't necessarily build towards some greater arc, this is a fun collection and a joy to listen to.