Susie's review
The Outlaws of Sherwood
by Robin McKinley
Susie's review
The Outlaws of Sherwood by Robin McKinley
Susie's review
rating:
recommended for: Yes
I found that I adored him and that he came alive for me as Robin Hood. He is not the typical version - he is a reluctant hero, more forced into the role by his friends than by his own wishes. ("'That's why we need you,' said Much comfortably. 'You're a pessimist and a good planner.' 'I have be begun to plan and be pessimistic,' said Robin angrily.") Robin is simply average - he is not great with a bow, he can hold his own in a battle but he is not fighter; he was in the wrong place at the wrong time and from there a legend bloomed that he never wanted, but could not deny.
Yet, he has these moments where he just tends to shine. Sometimes it was in a verbal battle over what to do or what approach to take (his action tending to be the more conservative approach). Other times it was the manner in which he approached conflict with an off-handness that fit the movie-esque view of Robin. And other times it was the anger and fear that bubbled to the surface making him more human a...more
Yet, he has these moments where he just tends to shine. Sometimes it was in a verbal battle over what to do or what approach to take (his action tending to be the more conservative approach). Other times it was the manner in which he approached conflict with an off-handness that fit the movie-esque view of Robin. And other times it was the anger and fear that bubbled to the surface making him more human a...more
