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Devotees of prolific historical novelist Lawton (The Iron Lance) will enjoy this picaresque, which follows the legendary eponymous Irish saint through the "lost years" between his escape from slavery and his missionary work in Ireland. Though Succat, the hero, does not receive his more familiar name until late in the story and doesn't encounter even a single snake, he blazes a thrilling-and meticulously researched-trail across the Holy Roman Empire. Succat, the son of a Christian family of well-to-do fifth-century Britons, is captured by Irish raiders and sent to Ireland as a slave. After years of brutal conditions, he manages to escape. Having lost his faith in the Christian God while a slave, Succat studies druid theology and lives in a home with other druids, who give him the name "Patrick," Celtic for nobleman. He eventually returns to Britain; serves for a while as an assistant to Bishop Cornelius, who helps him find his faith again; studies in Gaul; and goes on to Rome, where he becomes a city official, marries and has a daughter. Yet Patrick is haunted by his memories of Ireland and comes to believe that he has a special mission there: to convert the Irish people to Christianity. His triumphant return changes the history of Eire. Lawhead wisely keeps the fantasy and folklore to a minimum and never grants Succat superhuman qualities. Patrick is unfailingly sympathetic and believable, and his story of losing and finding faith will resonate with a wide spectrum of readers.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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*Starred Review* Presumably the first installment of another of his fine medieval trilogies, Lawhead's Patrick portrays the famous saint's youth, beginning with his privileged, reckless young manhood in Wales. Patrick is captured by pirates and spends seven painful years as a slave to an Irish chieftain. At last he escapes, in some ways betraying the woman he loves, and makes his way to Gaul. He becomes a soldier, rises in the ranks, and marries a Roman noblewoman. This may be the novel's weakest point, for the reader knows Patrick's wife has to die, or he'll never return to Ireland for his true life's work. In any case, Patrick is well-researched, earthy, and full of action--about all one could desire in a historical novel. John Mort
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
It is supposed to be Historical Fiction,
By H. Melville (London, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Patrick: Son of Ireland: A Novel (Hardcover)
Against the review below, I would caution anyone on judging someone's personal faith. Stephen Lawhead is not a new-age Christian, and he does not write evangelical tracts, or autobiographical books that tell his reader about his faith. Moreover, you can't say that you loved the book, but disagreed with the author's personal faith, so only 3 stars!Stephen Lawhead is a professional novelist who writes historical fiction, not biographies, and not autobiographies. There is much in the book that traces St. Patrick's life, and a lot of it is accurate, certainly the 'universe' the book is set in, and all its details are authentic, but if you're looking for a footnoted, cross-referenced piece of non-fiction, this is not it. This is a great book, lively, gritty, thoughtful, and deep. I thoroughly recommend it. 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
PATRICIUS - THE EARLY YEARS,
This review is from: Patrick: Son of Ireland (Mass Market Paperback)
It should be noted that this book does not in any substantial way cover the Christian teachings of St.Patrick in Eire. The story is about his incredible journey leading up to his eventual prophecy - those looking for the devote religious aspects of his life should look elsewhere. Additionally, those that believe Saints are born Saints may also not want to read this story - Patrick (Succat) is very much a flawed individual (like us all). The story, as some have suggested, is not a subtle rant against the Catholic Church nor is it a condemnation of the Pagan religion - readers of Lawhead will recognize the style, especially those who've read The Iron Lance & Byzantium (in my opinion his best works).His journey was incredible and Lawhead keeps the story popping right along - if you're a fan of SL or simply curious as to the events leading up his teaching in Ireland, then read this story. If you're looking for "the Saint" aspect of his life - then this read probably isn't for you. Final thought: a lot of the early details of Patrick's life are not known, such as his actual birthplace - SL had to take a guess on many events and despite what some of the other nitpicker say, I think he succeeds. Enjoy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Lawhead reveals the mystery of God,
By bubbles (Monrovia, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Patrick: Son of Ireland: A Novel (Hardcover)
I agree wholeheartedly with the "review of the reviewers." This story was amazing. More than anything else it renewed a passion inside of me. It reminded me that our God, our Creator is full of love and mystery. That in our 'churches' and 'religions' we have forgotten the mystery of God. Maybe it didn't use the lingo that those of you who are so immersed in the current Christian culture are use to (thus the reviews that the 'religious' part was missing and the 'real christianity' was missing), but instead revealed a deeper spirituality - something I think God longs for us to search for - His mystery, His love, His creation. What I love about Lawhead's writing is that it is stripped of what we as people have created modern christianity to be, and presents a much purer depiction of who God is. I agree again with the review that asks us to open our hearts and minds to what God wants to reveal, instead of deciding for ourselves what "religion" and "real christianity" are. This book definitely opened my heart and mind and got me excited about God again... I had to laugh at the review that asked where the religion/spirituality was.
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