Kori's review
Ivanhoe (Penguin Classics)
by Walter Scott
Kori's review
Ivanhoe (Penguin Classics) by Walter Scott
Kori's review
rating:
A tale of chivalry in the age of Richard the Lion-Hearted. A 'disinherited knight' returns home from the Crusades to find the world he left turned upside down. It isn't long before he finds himself fighting the enemies of his king and kinsmen. If you're looking for an easy read, this may not be the book for you. The language is a bit complicated, and though the description is vivid at times it is overly detailed. Historical purists will find a large number of anachronisms. Nevertheless, the speed and quality of the tale make it hard to put down. Ancient combat, romantic triangles, scheming princes, this is where the tradition of the historical romance began. Not many authors can claim the created an entire genre. Filled with great characters and situations, Ivanhoe was fresh in its time & still reads well today -- a testament to Scott's skills as a teller of tales.
