Often I find I enjoy Lawhead’s trilogies so much that I read threw the series as if it where one book. Usually I buy or borrow the complete set with this already in mind but not this time.
As I finished Hood I felt like I had but ended another chapter… I can hardly wait to find the other two books.
Stephen R. Lawhead is a knowledgeable myth and historical fiction writer. This knew Welsh take on Robin Hood is brilliant in my mind but perhaps I am bias with Welsh blood running in my veins. His explanation for his new take on the legend is intriguing and perhaps would lead even the Robin Hood purist to rethink their stand.
The battle scenes where so fun to read I would get excited as I went through them. I had to share some with Garnet and even he was impressed and wanted to hear each battles completion. The characters have me captivated especially Angharad, the last of her kind, a Banfaith or True Bard and Aethelfrith, we all will recognise him immediately as Tuck, the fat and fire-y priest.
As with all his books I am sure this all will lead to a grander thought and for now I am in the midst of discovering the books parable.
TTFN
i’m glad you found a book to read that didn’t make your heart heavy and cry. sounds exciting!