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Redemption
by
Leon Uris
Trinity was one of the most widely read, beloved novels of our time. Now the epic drama moves into Ireland's most heroic period from the Easter Rising of 1916, when the long-frustrated Irish people exploded into open defiance, through the Black and Tan era and the civil war in the mid-1920s, Against this dramatic backdrop, Uris weaves together the characters we came to kno...more
Mass Market Paperback, 884 pages
Published
May 1st 1999
by HarperCollins Publishers
(first published January 1st 1995)
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It's been four years since I read Redemption. Similar to many others, I enjoyed Trinity more than Redemption. The non-linear timeline was a put-off. However, (spoiler) one of the most illogical and jarring scenes, was when the Irish aristocratic woman was planning to murder the General (?). That made perfect sense. What DIDN'T make a bit of sense was when he went through her purse on his arrival at her house in the Irish country, found a gun, and deduced that she was planning to kill him! Big no...more
This is one of the most un-heroically written, poorly devised, mundane novels I've ever essayed to read cover to cover. To be quite candid, in light of my fondness for its 'prequel' - namely, the rather robust, fast-paced "Trinity" - I hung in there, oh so many years ago, as I tried to galvanize the story line of Redemption unto manifest positive inertia.
However, again, the tacky plot line, admixed with a very 'stunted', counter-linear skein of character development, eventually overtook my effo...more
However, again, the tacky plot line, admixed with a very 'stunted', counter-linear skein of character development, eventually overtook my effo...more
I have yet to read a Leon Uris book that I don't love. This is the sequel to "Trinity" (or sometimes a prequel, though it was written later) and my Irish heritage had me drawn into this story before I even began. Uris writes historical fiction in such an engaging and detailed manner, that I really do come to think of the characters as true historical figures. It's been years since I read "Trinity", but he makes this one accessible even to readers who never picked that one up. Highly recommend it...more
After reading "Trinity," I cannot have been the only one who hunted high and low for "Redemption." I see from other reviews that I am not the only one who was, let's say, mildly appalled by what I found. "Redemption" has all the earmarks of a novel written for contractual purposes and I'm frankly surprised Uris put his name to it. In my opinion, it is not the genuine article, not by a long shot, and if you're still chasing around to find a copy by the time you read this, then stop. Go on to some...more
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Leon Uris’ Redemption is the sequel to his vastly popular and entertaining, Trinity. As with Trinity Redemption chronicles Ireland fight for independence. Unfortunately Redemption is a pale comparison to its predecessor. The novel sets up well, with the transplanted Larkin clan in New Zealand. There are also some interesting character development as the primary protagonist, Rory Larkin, has various adventures in the battle of Gallipoli; from then on everything just kind of fizzles. Give this one...more
Just began reading it this morning. The Larkin clan is still very much with us, this time beginning in New Zealand. Read "Trinity" recently and reallyliked it so I have high hopes for this although the reviews on this site are more mixed. We'll see... So now I'm about 200 pages in. Very curious... so far it's a lot of backtracking and backfilling with material that looks like it was edited out of the first book. I've already dropped my rating to a 3. I understand the need to weave the two books...more
1/11/13 continued: Just getting off the peninsula took the lives of all the mules.
Rory met Georgia's first husband, liked him because he really cared for the wounded and dying, and saved his life by getting him on a hospital ship bound for Alexandria.
Rory then headed to Ireland where he wasted no time reconnecting with the Larkin past and destiny. Women who knew Connor thought he had been reincarnated in Rory even though he was going by Landers. Rory was disabled somewhat but still managed to h...more
Rory met Georgia's first husband, liked him because he really cared for the wounded and dying, and saved his life by getting him on a hospital ship bound for Alexandria.
Rory then headed to Ireland where he wasted no time reconnecting with the Larkin past and destiny. Women who knew Connor thought he had been reincarnated in Rory even though he was going by Landers. Rory was disabled somewhat but still managed to h...more
I usually enjoy and like Leon Uris' books.
This one was good for about 300 pages then it was drawn out and boring for 350 pages.
And finally it went back to being good for the last 200 pages.
The middle 350 pages was all about the British war aganist the Turks.
It had way too much information and details about war.
The Irish problem with Britain and the characters were
interesting in the first 300 pages then the book took
me to the Turkish war (which had some Irish fighters).
Then the end of book went...more
This one was good for about 300 pages then it was drawn out and boring for 350 pages.
And finally it went back to being good for the last 200 pages.
The middle 350 pages was all about the British war aganist the Turks.
It had way too much information and details about war.
The Irish problem with Britain and the characters were
interesting in the first 300 pages then the book took
me to the Turkish war (which had some Irish fighters).
Then the end of book went...more
This book was horrible. I loved Trinity and couldn't wait to read Redemption. However, I was very disapointed. It lacked the historical aspects of Trinity and seemed like a cheap romance novel. I even ended up disliking Conor Larkin, who I adored in Trinity. The timeline was confusing. The quality of writing was so poor that it didn't even seem like it was written by the same author.
This book was a total waste of time.
This book was a total waste of time.
After reading Trinity and loving it I was anxious to follow the story further, so I got Redemption. Unfortunately, this book is simply a re-hash of Trinity.
I was totally shocked.
I guess he had quite a success with Trinity and wanted to capitalize on that.
So, unless you want to re-read Trinity, skip this book.
I can't even finish it, and that's rare for me.
I was totally shocked.
I guess he had quite a success with Trinity and wanted to capitalize on that.
So, unless you want to re-read Trinity, skip this book.
I can't even finish it, and that's rare for me.
Ireland and it's struggle for independence continues. Irish families with roots in New Zealand are enlisted in WWI. The terror of war is illustrated in battles that manage only loss of life. It's politics, enlisted men, generals, Catholics, Protestants and their relationships. Uris spins a saga worth reading. I'm. Beginning to understand the plight of Ireland.
I really like Leon Uris. The drawback here was that having read Trinity, the first 400 or so pages of this is rehashing Trinity. I don't mind an epic. In fact I love them. I feel somewhat insecure when I'm reading "only" a 250 page book. That said, far too much recapping. Once we finally got to the new material, good stuff.
Not quite as good as the first book, Trinity, but it does move a lot faster. The hero follows history from Australia to his ancestral home in Ireland with much drama and adventure along the way. Uris writes beautifully, lyrically in places, especially lovely in his writing about Ireland.
Leon Uris is one of the greatest authors of our time. REDEMPTION is a historical fiction about the Irish troubles. Mr. Uris has written many oiutstanding books about the problems that have plagued countries for years. He provides insight into both sides of the warring parties.
The first 300 pages can be frustrating at times because they tend to revisit events that took place in Trinity. There are a few inconsistencies, and it can be tedious.
Once Uris moves on to "new events", it is then just as fascinating as Trinity.
Once Uris moves on to "new events", it is then just as fascinating as Trinity.
Following Liam in this tragically Irish story as he carves out a life in New Zealand. Uris tackles the British handling of WWI (not good) and the death of that generation of boys from all over the colonies. Typical Uris.
Starts out slow but quickly picks up. The Irish separation, WW I, New Zealand, Irish and English clashing , the poor , and the aristocracy all intermingled in a fine yuarn by the author fo Exodus.
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A well written book about Ireland,its history and political problems. The characters in the story were well develped as charaters.
Very very very disappointed. Did Leon Uris really write this? It's like someone fit and pasted out of Trinity and then tried to hook it together. I literally could not finish it.
Excellent sequel to Trinnity. Yup, it is a sequel! If you read TRinnity years ago and are afraid you will have to read it again to understand this one, no need! This story refreshes your memory of the Larkin family in Trinnity. Amazing book about the IRB and Ireland's political and social struggle during WWI. Highly recommend!
Side note: If you are a Downton Abbey fan, I am thinking there is a VERY good chance that much of the history covered in this book will surface in the third season of Downt...more
Side note: If you are a Downton Abbey fan, I am thinking there is a VERY good chance that much of the history covered in this book will surface in the third season of Downt...more
still haven't read Trinity yet. I'll have to endeavor to find it to put Redemption in context.
This is a sequel to Trinity. Much of the book simply re-tells the Trinity story.
Sort-of sequel to Trinity, not as good but still an all-time great.
Not a very strong follow up to Trinity. I am left wanting.
Somewhat rehashes Trinity, but still a solid read.
This is an outstanding tale of the IRA. A look inside.
Good sequil to Trinity. Trinity was much better.
Loved Trinity . This was a disappointment
I read Trinity at least 30 years ago and remembered that I really liked it. However, I just could not get into this book. I think my taste in books has changed. This just seemed too simplistic and almost boring. I didn't finish it. This one is going to be donated.
Historical fiction - I love Leon Uris!
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Leon Marcus Uris (August 3, 1924 - June 21, 2003) was an American novelist, known for his historical fiction and the deep research that went into his novels. His two bestselling books were Exodus, published in 1958, and Trinity, in 1976.
Leon Uris was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Jewish-American parents Wolf William and Anna (Blumberg) Uris. His father, a Polish-born immigrant, was a pa...more
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Leon Uris was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Jewish-American parents Wolf William and Anna (Blumberg) Uris. His father, a Polish-born immigrant, was a pa...more
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