- Hardcover: 1392 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson (April 5 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1401685382
- ISBN-13: 978-1401685386
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.7 x 6.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.7 Kg
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#49,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #12 in Books > History > Europe > Wales
- #30 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Religious & Inspirational > Christian > Science Fiction & Fantasy
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Book Description
For centuries, the legend of Robin Hood and his band of thieves has captivated the imagination. Now the familiar tale takes on new life as it boldly relocates the setting to the Welsh countryside and its dark forests.
Hunted like an animal by Norman invaders, Bran ap Brychan, heir to the throne of Elfael, has abandoned his fathers kingdom and fled to the greenwood. There, in the primeval forest of the Welsh borders, danger surrounds him--for this woodland is a living, breathing entity with mysterious powers and secrets. Bran must find a way to make it his own if he is to survive and become King Raven.
From deep in the forest, Bran, Will Scarlet, and Friar Tuck form a daring plan for deliverance, knowing that failure means death for them all--and the dreams of the oppressed people of Wales.
This acclaimed trilogy (Hood, Scarlet, Tuck) conjures up an ancient past and holds a mirror to contemporary realities. Prepare yourself for an epic tale that dares to shatter everything you thought you knew about Robin Hood.
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3.9 out of 5 stars (16 customer reviews)
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Is now the right book ... in every way, April 25 2011
By Tegid - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: King Raven (Hardcover)
The hardback copy I received today is indeed the book it's supposed to be. You may order this excellent trilogy with confidence that you'll be getting the right book.The incorrect Kindle edition has been taken down. If you received the 'Dragon King' omnibus when you ordered the Kindle version, contact Amazon customer service about it. Amazon is good about making things right. When a Kindle version reappears here later, it will be the correct book.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Correct Kindle Edition Now Available, May 5 2011
By Tegid - Published on Amazon.com
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The Kindle edition -- the correct book -- is now available, as of May 5, 2011. Please don't let the earlier customer service problem and the ratings that were based on that, rather than on the book itself, deter you from enjoying this excellent trilogy for a terrific price.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beginning and End are great!, July 7 2011
By MSHRagland - Published on Amazon.com
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Just finished "Hood." I'm going to wait til I have finished all three before I rate anything. As for Hood, I really liked it. I have no trouble whatsoever with the change of venue for the Robin Hood story. As a matter of fact, I rather enjoy books where the author attempts to convey a possible, historically correct story in lieu of a traditional myth or tale.I love the character of Bran (Robin Hood). His childhood, youth, and troubles come together well to forge a believably motivated man. The touch of mysticism injected by the character of the old woman bard is just enough. I really enjoyed this first book and look forward to reading the next two.
I've started and am almost through Scarlet, book two of this omnibus. I have to say I am not happy. The problem that is unrelated to writing or Mr. Lawhead, is that throughout the text there are hyphenated words that shouldn't be hyphenated. This is happening enough to be very irritating. I have to assume that during transfer to electronic media, they don't have anyone check it afterwards.
The problem I have with the writing is that Will's portions are in first person, present tense. Then it switches to first person past tense. Then we go to third person past tense for the other characters/sections. I find this immensely irritating. It is very non-traditional writing style. Maybe I'm just too traditional to enjoy it. It turned me off right from the start and I have had to force myself to continue reading because I really want to see the story through to its end.
Finished Scarlet and started Tuck. So thankful that Tuck is written like Hood was--very traditional, straightforward third person past tense. So much more enjoyable. Finished Tuck and found the completion of the story believable and satisfying. Really enjoyed the historical notes in the author's epilogue. Personally I had no trouble with the change of setting. Everything made sense and fit.
I have to say that I would have rated this series with 5 stars had it not been for the second book and the way it was written.
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