Warrior's Song (Coulter, Catherine. Medieval Song Quartet, 4.)

Rating:
Summary: Good...but
Review: I liked this book initially, as I had never read a romance novel before I was somewhat dubious. I had heard good things about Catherine Coulter so I decided to give her a try. The beginning was good, the firey Chandra made me laugh and I could identify with her. I also liked the sexual tension between her and Jerval, but as the novel progressed I became dissappointed, what happened to Chandra's spunk? Why did she all of a sudden become so easily dominated by Jerval? I realize that would have been realistic for the time but it was still a little dissappointing. I also found several typos throughout the book, things that should have been taken care of during editing, but I suppose getting the book on the shelves supercedes grammatical accuracy. I didn't give up on Coulter yet, however, I read The Deception which I really enjoyed, even with the incorrect conjugation of her french verbs. The Deception was a nice, exciting read and I would reccommend that. Feeling hopeful, I read The Courtship; what a waste. I didn't like the characters nor the general plot. Don't get me wrong, I like a good sex scene just as much as the other girl, but I don't want a pathetic quickie, I'm reading an "escape" novel to do just that, not to be reminded of the crappy sex I've had. Oh well, I liked Coulter enough to read three of her books, but not enough to read any more, I would reccomend Theresa Meideros or Marylyle Rogers.

Rating:
Summary: Warrior's Song... more than 5 stars it deserves
Review: I never heard of this title before though I purchased this book only because I saw 'Catherine Coulter' on its cover. I just finished reading Warrior's Song and I loved it so much that I didn't want it to end. Chandra and Jerval were both full of pride and Chandra didn't seem to present any womanhood she always had intent to fight like a warrior but as the story proceeded Jerval little by little learned to accept her the way she was while Chandra was gradually changing. There were some twist and turns just like Graelam de Morton who had appeared in the first chapter as a villain and a raper eventually became their friend at the end of the story. I highly recommend that you purchase Warrior's Song and I'm sure you will enjoy the story as much as I did.

Rating:
Summary: A Very Good Book
Review: I was not surprised when I found myself really enjoying this book. There has never been a book by Catherine Coulter that I have not liked, she's such a skilled writer, and her stories are so fun to read. Warrior's Song is a very fun book to read, it's defenantly a page turner. I did not really like Chandra because of how she treated Jerval in the begining of their marriage. I really liked Graelam de Moreton even though he was such a bad boy. Overall the book was really good and it is worth reading it.

Rating:
Summary: appalled in alaska
Review: In reading a preview for this book, I found that this was a rewrite from a previous novel and was used to 'fit' into the 'Song Series'. It didn't fit very well from my perspective. Within the first few pages of this book, a woman is raped by a (supposed) leading character in a future novel by Ms. Coulter. It is beyond my thinking that this would equate to a "good romance". I found nothing of value in this book and would not recommend it to another. If I had wanted to read a gruesome true to life novel, I certainly would not have thought to find it located in the romance section. This book was not a romance or very well written. The characters were not well developed and were somewhat shallow and narrow. I am sorry that I purchased this book and will not purchase anything by this author again.

Rating:
Summary: Romantic but not historical
Review: In this rewritten and re-titled version of Catherine Coulter's 1983 book, Chandra, we meet a medieval heroine who is tougher and more outspoken than any other. She thinks like a man, talks like a man and fights like a man - almost.

Enter Jerval de Vernon, Chandra's equal and then some, and the man her father commands her to wed. Jerval demands Chandra's obedience, but he wants her love as well. Love to Chandra is tantamount to surrender, however, and so she deals with her growing affection for her husband in the way a warrior deals with an adversary.

Ms. Coulter gives this familiar romantic theme a radical twist, sweeping the reader along on a heady adventure through England and over the sea as Jerval and Chandra accompany the future King Edward I on Crusade.

Warrior's Song is frequently inaccurate in its depiction of medieval English life. While Ms. Coulter admits to adjusting some dates to suit her purposes, her fun but outrageous portrayal of medieval-lady-as-warrior far exceeds authorial license.

Excellent escape reading; however, knowledge of medieval history might be an obstacle to enjoyment.

Rating:
Summary: I Was Appalled by this Sickening Story
Review: It disturbs me that this author can so casually write a rape scene; she leaves the impression that rape is no big deal. I think she is a disgustingly disturbed person. She obviously condones rape because she gave this idiot his own story!
Also, pay close attention to the mothers' in her stories. Nearly every mother in every novel is a shrew. Hmm....
I like a novel with class, not deliberate depravity. What a disgrace.

Rating:
Summary: Not one of her best efforts
Review: Since I am a coulter fan and have read a number of her books I was a little disappointed by this one. I became bored by the thick headed Chandra. I mean how many ways does he have to tell her that she needs to behave like a woman should, for the times.she isn't stupid, she appears that she is a spoiled child that will have her way no matter what or who she hurts in the process. Going to the holy land for her to really grasp what war really was, just proves how stupid and inmature she is.

Rating:
Summary: Warrior's Song - a very pleasurable read
Review: This book is one of Ms.Coulter's best. I agree with those who rate this book 5 stars. A very pleasurable read. I am fond of Chandra so very much. She is a real heroine of my favorite type. You will meet Chadra again in Fire Song so... if you love Chandra I recommend that you purchase Fire Song

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Summary: I am still trying not to PUKE!! Horrifyingly grotesque RAPE
Review: This is the first Catherine Coulter book I have ever attempted to read and I will never try again. I am still trying to avoid the urge to puke! The rape scene was horrifying and discusting and I cannot believe that this was in a ROMANCE STORY! I read Romance stories to get away from the horrible reality of mistreatment and abuse of women. I feel completely betrayed by the writer!!! Coulter treated the situation like it was no big deal. I am sure that during this actual time in history that this was normal, but we don't want to read about it in a ROMANCE STORY. It was sickening!!! If it was possible to give this book a MINUS 5 stars rating, I WOULD!!!

Rating:
Summary: I am still trying not to PUKE!! Horrifyingly grotesque RAPE
Review: This is the first Catherine Coulter book I have ever attempted to read and I will never try again. I am still trying to avoid the urge to puke! The rape scene was horrifying and discusting and I cannot believe that this was in a ROMANCE STORY! I read Romance stories to get away from the horrible reality of mistreatment and abuse of women. I feel completely betrayed by the writer!!! Coulter treated the situation like it was no big deal. I am sure that during this actual time in history that this was normal, but we don't want to read about it in a ROMANCE STORY. It was sickening!!! If it was possible to give this book a MINUS 5 stars rating, I WOULD!!!