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Strongbow: The Story of Richard and Aoife : A Biographical Novel
 
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Strongbow: The Story of Richard and Aoife : A Biographical Novel (Hardcover)

de Morgan Llywelyn (Author)
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A fictionalized biography based on true events in 12th-century England and Ireland, and told in alternating chapters by the principals, Richard de Clare--Strongbow--and Aoife. Both are children of warriors who have been stripped of their titles by hostile kings. Richard and Aoife's desires to regain what has been lost bring them together in a war for control of Ireland. The events of the tale are inherently compelling, but for a story grounded in warfare, the battle scenes are rather tepid. The alternating first-person narrations are oddly confusing--it may be hard for readers to keep track of all of the names. Llywelyn (Brian Boru, 1995, etc.) has created a book that, as an introduction to little-known historical incidents and people, is valuable and interesting; as a novel it is flawed. (Fiction. 12+) -- Copyright ©1996, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.


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The warrior son of the Earl of Pembroke, Richard de Clare accepts the proposal of Dermot MacMurrough, King Leinster, to help him reclaim his lost kingdom in return for marriage to MacMurrough's headstong daughter, Aoife.

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3.0étoiles sur 5 An interesting book, although not one of her best., Oct. 9 2001
This review is from: Strongbow (Mass Market Paperback)
I'm a huge fan of Llywelyn, and have read most of her books. This one isn't one of her best, although it does have some interesting information about 12th century Ireland. The book is historical fiction based on Richard "Strongbow" and his Irish wife, Aoife.

The book is written in the first person, alternating between Strongbow and Aoife narrating a chapter. This can be a bit hard to follow at times.

The reading is relatively easy even with the first person writings. Unless you are an avid Llywelyn fan buy one of her other fantastic books.

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5.0étoiles sur 5 Strongbow, Janv. 29 2001
This review is from: Strongbow: The Story of Richard and Aoife: A Biographical Novel (Library Binding)
Despite the negative reviews about the alternate chapter writing, I belive it was a well written book and the chapters were very easy for me to follow. If I, a junior high school student, can foolow this story i would think that just about anny literate person should find it enjoyable and inspiring. The story plot is set in Ireland/England in the 12th century. Richard de Clare, AKA Strongbow, is the son of a very popular warrior. Aoife, AKA Red Eva, is the daughter of a very important leader. I would recomend this book to anyone that enjoyed Brian Boru or who has an Irish Background.
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3.0étoiles sur 5 A quick, disappointing read, Mai 1 2000
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This review is from: Strongbow: The Story of Richard and Aoife: A Biographical Novel (Library Binding)
This was not the best Llywelyn book I've read. The novel, if you can call it that, was brief (more of a novella). She did not develop the main characters at all. It was like reading a biographical sketch of Richard de Clare and Aoife. Each of them tells a little of the story every other chapter. This style would work for a well developed story, but here it seems as though the characters have never met and they are supposed to be in love! The ending comes quickly and is not satisfying. A happy ending is not necessary, but with so little story it was a big disappointment. However, this book would be a good read for a young adult (7th-8th grade) and an introduction to Llywelyn and historical fiction. The back drop of the story was authentic and Llywelyn is an eminent historian. Still, if you are an adult, avoid this one and read another LLywelyn book such as Lion of Ireland or Red Branch.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 I couldn't put it down!
It was a very interesting book, with a lot of cool irish mythology, and even historical facts. It made me want to read more of Morgan Llywelyn's books. Read more
Publié le Oct. 18 1999

4.0étoiles sur 5 A Quick Easy Read
This my first book I've read by this author. Like others have stated, every once in a while the alternating chapters can be confusing. Read more
Publié le Jui 27 1998

3.0étoiles sur 5 Easy Interesting Read
I think Morgan mellowed a bit on this one. Although an interesting commentary of the integration of peoples, it lacks some of the spark and fire of many of her other novels. Read more
Publié le Mars 8 1998 par tonyclark

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