Will You Tolerate This?

Robin Hood #1

by Kirsty Neale

This work is a range of new novels based on the new BBC serialisation of Robin Hood, starting on television Autumn 2006. It includes an 8 page colour section.

Genres: Audiobook, Historical, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Media Tie In, Classics

Paperback

First published October 13, 2006

Reviews

[George Collison · Rating 4 out of 5]

used to love the tv show as a kid so this was a nice bit of nostalgia for me

[harlequin {Stephanie} · Rating 2 out of 5]

Redundant if you've already seen the show. Been there, done that. *stands and takes a geek bow* Loved Richard Armitage narrating so I did finish it.


That voice could melt butter.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was basically just a retelling of the first episode of the tv show Robin Hood, which I knew when I bought it.

Coming in at just a hair over an hour and a half in length, it's an enjoyable three-star listen.

Richard Armitage earns it the fourth star. That man's voice, y'all. Y'all.

[Suzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of my top 3 favorite shows of all time and has been since it first came out fourteen years ago, but I'm only just now getting around to reading the audiobooks. It's more or less what I expected, very similar to the first episode of the show with only a few slight differences.

However, I do have a major issue with the characterization of Much. With a novelization, the story is pretty much already done for you, yet somehow even though there are only a few differences, it still resulted in Much being extremely out of character. I'm not sure why the author added in that awful part where Much says that the lives of the boys (including Luke and Gideon, who are literally children) don't matter because they're poor and that it would be merciful to let them be executed. I don't know how the author managed to view this character so vastly differently from me and most fans I've talked to, because this is NOTHING like Much. Much would never say or believe that children's lives aren't worth much and that it's better to let them die. Seriously? I'm not sure why that change is in here but it's the reason why I didn't give a five star review.

I'm also not sure why the author omitted the "inbred cousin" line because it's one of the funniest parts of the episode. However, I really liked the little added scene at the end where Much teaches Allan about the "last man." That was really cute and I wish that would've been in the show.

Overall, I thought it was really good and I was REALLY IMPRESSED by Richard Armitage! He did an EXCELLENT, FANTASTIC job narrating the audiobook and I loved the different voices he used. I also loved the little interview he did at the end, that was really cool.

I would definitely recommend this to other Robin Hood fans. It's a nice, relatively short (a little over an hour and a half on audiobook), easy read and really fun to listen to Richard's narration.

[JPT · Rating 3 out of 5]

Audiobook
Story: C, Narration: A

Not a review, just some thoughts for personal reference.

I'm not familiar with the TV series this is based on, but this audiobook is based on the first episode. It's certainly not bad, but does have a bit of a "been there, done that" quality. I'm hoping that, now that the groundwork has been laid, things will pick up a bit. Because, yes, I intend to continue. I wouldn't miss Richard Armitage's terrific narration for the world.

[Shahira8826 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was even better than I thought it would be!
I'm usually not such a great fan of TV shows novelizations, but the addition of some new scenes and the change of POV in others really did add a whole new layer to this book.
On top of that, Richard Armitage's performance was amazing--he did such good impressions of his fellow co-stars it felt like I was listening to the whole cast, not just one of them!
And the short interview in the end was a very welcomed bonus.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-read if you love the series! it's fun to read the episodes and see the characters and read their lines and thoughts in a new light.
Also, who knew I had been spelling the Sheriff's name 'Vaizey' wrong all these years 😅
🏹💜🦌

[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked hearing Richard Armitage read it. Niiice

[Sammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm just here for Armitage.

[Monika · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice, I bet my son will like it too 😃

[Cariad Giles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy read & accurately based on the TV show. Kept my attention & wasn't long winded.

[Anja Breest · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the Audiobook Version of the very first episode of the 2006 BBC Robin Hood Series.
The first episode was never my favourite, but it is necessary to set the scene for the rest of the series. By hearing it I was reminded of some small forgotten scenes and I think I have to see it again...

The story is narrated by Richard Armitage, who played Guy of Gisborne.
He read the Robin Hood audiobook(s) right after filming Robin Hood and with the actors voices still very present. So he is not only doing different voices, as he is doing so well in his other audiobooks, he is doing their voices... I especially love his version of Much.

[Anika · Rating 3 out of 5]

The very first episode of BBC's Robin Hood retold and read. It's basically the story as the viewer of the show knows it, but with a few extra information on the characters' thoughts and such, given it's in novel form with an omnipotent narrator. Nothing new but entertaining nevertheless!

The Reader: Check the tag "Armitage reads". He's the best and makes every audiobook worthwhile and just so much better by reading it. Nothing more to add, lol.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A simple book based on the first episode of the BBC Robin Hood series. It was actually better than I thought it would be. The original script was used in the creating of this book, so there were a few little differences between it and Episode One. I've seen the first episode a few times, and this made a couple things more clear. And it started my suspicions of Gisborne right away.

Decent read, but only if you are a fan of the series or looking for a very light read.

[Sheila · Rating 2 out of 5]

My idea of Much as a character was strongly formed by The Outlaws of Sherwood, and Much's characterization here is so different it drove me nuts. I think instead of buying the next audiobook in this series I'll just reread Outlaws.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is basically the first episode of BBC's Robin Hood. I listened to the audiobook as read by Richard Armitage and I have to say he's a wonderful reader. There's something delightful about how pitch-perfect his character voices are.

[G · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not really into the whole Robin Hood thing but I enjoyed listening to this. It was read well, by Richard Armitage. Shame it is the first episode of the BBC TV Series...will need to hunt down the others now!

[Sophia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read the book, but could not find it here on goodreads. I thought it was nice since it was a while ago I saw the tv series. Took me one hour to read but it was fun during a borring train ride. Not great, but fun.

[Daftwullie · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you like the TV show, you will like this. Better writing than I anticipated. I think it would hold up on it's own, but I did watch the show first, so I'm not sure.

[Lynette ~ Talia's Tomes ~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this so much!
Read by Richard Armstrong (I think), it really brings more light to the episode, and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

I'm 15, and I highly recommend these Episode Audiobooks.

[goodbyewaffles · Rating 3 out of 5]

I hate myself for reading this

I am so embarrassed about my life right now