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Footsteps in Time (After Cilmeri #1)
by
Sarah Woodbury (Goodreads Author)
In December of 1282, English soldiers ambushed and murdered Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, the Prince of Wales. His death marked the end of Wales as an independent nation and the beginning of over seven hundred years of English oppression.
Footsteps in Time is the story of what might have happened had Llywelyn lived.
And what happens to the two teenagers who save him.
Footsteps in Ti...more
Footsteps in Time is the story of what might have happened had Llywelyn lived.
And what happens to the two teenagers who save him.
Footsteps in Ti...more
Kindle Edition
Published
January 22nd 2011
by Sarah Woodbury
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I am having a love/hate relationship with this book. I'm on page 227 of 304 and I'm not sure if I want to finish it.
On the plus side:
#1 I've enjoyed the characters and their relationships to one another. I only wish that sort of thing had been explored more deeply.
#2 I also really liked the premise of the story.
#3 There were several times, after particular scenes, when I thought, "I love this book!"
On the minus side:
#1 In the previous book, point of view went back and forth between the two ma...more
On the plus side:
#1 I've enjoyed the characters and their relationships to one another. I only wish that sort of thing had been explored more deeply.
#2 I also really liked the premise of the story.
#3 There were several times, after particular scenes, when I thought, "I love this book!"
On the minus side:
#1 In the previous book, point of view went back and forth between the two ma...more
There's no denying that Sarah Woodbury did a great deal of research for Footsteps in Time. She has the time period well-defined, and describes medieval Welsh culture beautifully.
The book is well-written, for the most part, although at times it seems as though the book was originally composed in first-person and converted to third-person at a later date. There were also some continuity issues -- such as the family being alternately from Pennsylvania or Oregon, depending on which chapter you read....more
The book is well-written, for the most part, although at times it seems as though the book was originally composed in first-person and converted to third-person at a later date. There were also some continuity issues -- such as the family being alternately from Pennsylvania or Oregon, depending on which chapter you read....more
This was the sequel to Daughter of Time and continues the story about 15 years later. This time, it isn't Meg who goes time travelling, but her kids. Again we have to deal with a stray car in the Middle Ages! I still question that witchcraft was not an issue for anyone in this series and find it a bit implausible that it didn't come up. We are in the middle of King Arthur country, but they don't even call this magic. I think that reading this on the Kindle is difficult because it is very hard to...more
I was disappointed in this book. This first one was much better, mainly because it focused more on the relationship between the main characters than on military tactics. This book skipped over any type of romance and focused on war and strategy and getting ready for war and going from one castle to the next and etc etc etc. I gave it three stars because I finished the book still liking the characters, but I don't think I'm going to read the next one. I can't keep track of the different character...more
I was disappointed in this book. This first one was much better, mainly because it focused more on the relationship between the main characters than on military tactics. This book skipped over any type of romance and focused on war and strategy and getting ready for war and going from one castle to the next and etc etc etc. I gave it three stars because I finished the book still liking the characters, but I don't think I'm going to read the next one. I can't keep track of the different character...more
May 09, 2011
Marva
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
historical fiction, time travel
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A few gaffes don't ruin a book. I've changed the location and names of characters and inadvertently left a couple of the old names behind. Caught them eventually because of that newfangled search/replace feature on most word processors.
Other than that I really enjoyed this book. The history is obviously well done, and the writing is great overall.
I'd recommend it to anybody who likes historical. It even has a bit of romance, but I wouldn't put it in that subgenre.
Because of the Sarah's adherence...more
Other than that I really enjoyed this book. The history is obviously well done, and the writing is great overall.
I'd recommend it to anybody who likes historical. It even has a bit of romance, but I wouldn't put it in that subgenre.
Because of the Sarah's adherence...more
I was so glad to find a mention of this alternate history/time travel series. After reading Sharon Kay Penman's historical fiction which results in Edward 1 taking Wales (and my not wanting that to happen), I was delighted to start reading this - where maybe Edward won't take Wales. Since it would be too easy to spoil this I will say no more.
The writing isn't as complex as Penman's and I wish she'd give more voice to the 18 year old girl who was swept from 2009 to 1285 but it's a good quick read...more
The writing isn't as complex as Penman's and I wish she'd give more voice to the 18 year old girl who was swept from 2009 to 1285 but it's a good quick read...more
Two modern teenagers, David and Anna, somehow crash their car into 13th century Wales. They end up changing history by saving the life of the Prince of Wales, Llewelyn ap Gruffudd. They don't know how they got there, how they will get back, or whether they even want to get back, and then they find that they have a connection to this time. It was an enjoyable alternative history time-travel story.
Time travel handled tastefully with a great background in historical fiction and you have a winner. Footsteps in time takes you back to Wales and isn't afraid to make a few changes in history here and there - but no man waits for time and this book keeps you guessing on how, when and why the next decision will affect the heroines
Granted, I've not yet finished this book, but the writing isn't very well done. The story line seems to be rushed. Very little character development so far and just not a whole lot of story development.
Would like to hurl the book against the wall with great force, but that would damage my beloved Kindle.
Delete.
NEXT.
Would like to hurl the book against the wall with great force, but that would damage my beloved Kindle.
Delete.
NEXT.
I liked this book. It was a quick, fun read. I don't know much (okay, anything) about Llewelyn and this time period so I found the history lesson interesting. That said, I didn't like it as much as the prequel nor did I really invest in the characters in the series.
It described too much of their travel and planing of war, battle and fight. I wanted to connect more with the characters. The most interesting part was when Meg went back to Middle Ages and met her children at the beach, then reconnected with Llewelyn.
When I first learned the story of Llywelyn ap Gryffydd of Wales, I cried. Glad I was doing the reading for class at home! Sarah Woodbury creates an amazing what if tale, having Llywelyn survive the ambush on the field of Cilmeri. I'm only half way done but I really enjoy how she has taken this tragic story and turned it into beautiful tale of triumph! Can't wait to find out how she ends it. I really don't want Edward I to win in this fictional account.
I read Daughters of Time first, not realizing it was a prequel. I liked this book but wasn't invested in the characters enough to continue the series.
I liked this one much better than the first one. Woodbury knows her history! Takes place in 13th century Wales. Time Travel Novel.
Jun 04, 2011
Jani
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It was a little sophomoric but I did enjoy reading it. As a matter of fact I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
Sarah Woodbury's obvious understanding of the 12th Century Wales gives her book the setting that draws one in immediately.
I would say this was Outlander for pre-teens. I wouldn't recommend it for adults. I won't even lend it to my friends.
Time travel. It kept my interest, but was no Outlanders. 3 books in the series - read all three
Just as fun as the first, but with a much better ending!! Looking forward to book 3!
okay,I am seriously not getting much done. I cant put these books down. She's terrific!
Makes you think about what might have been it history could have been changed.
Sequel to Daughter of Time was very satisfying!
LOVED it! Can't wait to buy Prince of Time!
Enjoyed the series
Medieval Wales.
I really liked this book! I liked the Characters, I liked the way the author did the time travel and I thought it was an enjoyable read. As soon as I finished I started book 2.
An enjoyable read - enough so to continue the series.
I enjoyed this book, though not quite as much as Daughters of Time. I am interested in that period of history, especially concerning Wales. Having lived there for a long time and also attended WEA courses with enthusiastic tutors, we visited many of the sites and so I can feel I am actually there with them.
Looking forward to starting Prince of Time.
Looking forward to starting Prince of Time.
i just wanted more romance development between math and anna. is that too much to ask?
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With two historian parents, Sarah couldn’t help but develop an interest in the past. She went on to get more than enough education herself (in anthropology) and began writing fiction when the stories in her head overflowed and demanded she let them out. While her ancestry is Welsh, she only visited Wales for the first time while in college. She has been in love with the country, language, and peop...more
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