Evyn, a young Welsh serf, has dreamed all his life of becoming a storyteller. But in a cruel twist of fate, Evyn and his father suffer a brutal att...
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Nov 05, 2011
Mara
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This was almost worthy of Rosemary Sutcliff, in both story and writing. The Author's style does a wonderful job in capturing the love of the Briton countryside and heritage, as well as weaving historical fact and fiction together superbly. Her battle scene was well written, unlike so many modern stories. She did not focus on the fighting as individual scenes, like a movie does, but as a whole, and yet she does not neglect relating certain events through Evyn's eyes. Her storm-at-sea, too, was re
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Apr 15, 2009
Dlora
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Still in an Arthurian mood, I found this young adult novel on my shelves to read. But where I had just read about Merlin and King Arthur trying to keep the Saxons out of England, this book moves forward in time and we see the Saxons trying to keep William of Normandy and the Vikings out of England. Young Evyn from Wales dreams of being a storyteller, but then his tongue is cut out by some bad-tempered aristocrats and he is sold as a thrall. Luckily for him, his new owner is perceptive and sees h
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Oct 27, 2011
Talia
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Jul 24, 2011
Michelle
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This is one of those books where the more you know about history--specifically, the era around William the Conqueror--the more is spoiled. Having a passing knowledge of the era, I read with an idea of what was to come.
Er...it's quite good. All the basics are in place. Developed characters, good pacing and plotting, and a researched world. Which leads into The King's Shadow's greatest merit, in my eyes: it understands how people actually THOUGHT in this time.
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Er...it's quite good. All the basics are in place. Developed characters, good pacing and plotting, and a researched world. Which leads into The King's Shadow's greatest merit, in my eyes: it understands how people actually THOUGHT in this time.
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Nov 14, 2007
Diana
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good read for those who like history action and bloody scorne and betrayle
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Feb 06, 2009
Robyn
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This historical fiction is becoming one of my favorites! It starts out with a young man intrigued with telling stories. After the death of his father and the event of his tongue being cut out, he is sent into slavery. Having no prior knowledge of reading or writing, he secretly learns himself. He is supposed to meet the King or something, but I'm not to that point just yet.
Jun 14, 2009
Andrei
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This book makes history exciting. The plot is about a Welsh serf whose tongue was cut off. He is sold into slavery by his uncle and is doomed until his master decides to give him an education. I enjoyed this book because of the way it is told. The author does not just tell you historical information, but is able to tie it into the story and have you locked in.
May 29, 2009
Pam
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I really loved this book. It is excellent historical fiction. It deals with the period of 1063 to 1066 in England when some extraordinary noble, ethical and kind leaders ruled as well as some extremely ruthless and barbaric rulers existed. It is a very interesting time in history. You can't help but be rooting for Earl Harold and Evyn throughout the book.
Jun 12, 2011
Poetreehugger
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A riveting record of medieval days, kingdoms at war, short lives of commoners and leaders alike. Enough detail about daily life to make for a riveting story, and written smoothly enough to make for an enjoyable read.
Sep 18, 2009
Phoebe
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Not a bad book as far as required reading goes. The background of the book is very interesting-I think we'll be learning about the time period this coming school year.
Aug 04, 2009
Launna
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An interesting historical fiction. I learned new vocabulary about the time period. It was an enjoyable read.
Jul 27, 2010
Athena
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I read this years ago and loved it. Not sure if I'd enjoy it as much as an adult, but I remember it fondly.
Dec 26, 2008
Nancy
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A very well-told tale of the Norman Conquest from the viewpoint of the conquered.
Feb 21, 2009
Chelsea
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A "voiceless" narrator recounts the kingship of a little-known monarch.
Sep 24, 2011
Wendy
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I liked it a lot, but I would have probably liked it better if I was a boy because it's got a lot of war and fighting and that stuff. A little more gore than I'm used to, but the relationship between the boy and the king is heartwarming.
Dec 21, 2010
Fleur
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I honestly really didn't like it. The title was much better than the book actually was. And near the end it just got kind of boring.
Apr 27, 2011
Carmen
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I thought this was a well written book. The characters are engaging and complex. I wept a few times for Evyn. It was a great story to get a feel of that time period.
Aug 22, 2008
Katy
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I love this Historical Fiction because it really sticks to the history, yet brings it to life through a totally different point of view.
Aug 04, 2008
Daniel
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Ok, ok, I got near the end and got too lazy to finish. It was well written but other things came along. Interesting story.
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