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Summary: mediocre storytelling further marred by anachronisms
Review: "Lady of the Forest" reads like a modern romance novel altered enough to qualify as a retooling of legends. Marian, Robin and the Sherrif are charicatures, as are many other minor movers and shakers.
Constant little anachronisms that betray Roberson's utter lack of background research destroyed any remaining enjoyment I might have had in this book.
Don't be fooled by the glowing review excerpt from MZB plastered on the back. MZB's anachronisms were small enough the quality of the story could gloss over them. This book..., unless all you want is a toned-down bodice ripper.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: "This is definiately the best book I've ever read. I could not put it down. She brought the book to life. "
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Summary: Well-padded and terrible.
Review: A unique thing about this book is that you get to see things from everyone's point of view. EVERYONE'S! The author wastes so much time on showing you every character's thoughts that things, WHEN they happen at all, happen very slowly. In fact, she never spends more than two pages on one point of view! I am not kidding. And there's quite a few characters, too.So, since you know what every single character is thinking, planning, and doing, there is no surprises, plot twists, even anything vaguely interesting going on. As I said, there are many characters, some of them interesting and some of them bland. Robin seems to have the mind of a little boy, Marian is worthless and helpless, etc. The three characters I liked, Sir Guy, Eleanor and the earl, were the only believable characters, and they actually had a bit of personality, but they were dispicable characters. I had hopes for Will Scarlet- at first he seemed stupid and kind, but then he turned out to be stupid and evil. I gave it two stars because it did make me want to keep reading, and not put it down. But once it was over, I didn't want to look back.
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Summary: Growth of a writer
Review: After reading this Jenifer Roberson book, you too will want more. This is one of her later novels that shows she has matured as a writer. I got Lady of the glen (also 5 stars) after reading this, and then felt that i must continue looking for more wonderful stories. I can Understand Marion Zimmerman Bradly's comments about the great picture it paints for the reader. We become to understand the position of England durring the crusades and that of the women left behind. We, at last understand the horrible John. This book stays close tho the widely accepted tale of Robin Hood, but i didn't need or want my idea of Robin Hood changed, like i did in Mists of Avalon with Bradly. All in ALL, this was an entertainging love story mixed with the correct amount of historical fiction.
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Summary: The best Robin Hood story I've ever read by a long shot.
Review: All right, I admit it- I grew up loving the conventional stories everyone hears about Robin Hood. I even rank the Disney animated movie among my favorites. I had no idea which direction this book would take with the legend when I bought it, but I am glad I took the chance on this book. What I liked about this book is that it made the story of Robin Hood and Marian more *real* than the stories I remember from childhood. Robin is scarred emotionally as well as physically by his involvement in the Crusades- he has seen more than a person deserves, and he pays the price for that in this book. Marian struggles with running her deceased father's estate while trying to maintain the sense of decorum and propriety of the day and to fend off the warped affections of Nottingham's weasely sheriff. The story is engrossing and intriguing and thoroughly enjoyable. This is the first book I've read by Ms. Roberson and I look forward to reading the sequel to this story.
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Summary: Thank You Ms. Roberson
Review: As an avid fan of Robin Hood for all of my life I've read many books about him, both fiction and non-fiction. When I started reading Ms. Roberson's version of the story I was begining to think "here we go another boring repeat of the same old story." I couldn't have been more wrong, nor happier that I was wrong. Ms. Roerson ought to be ranked up there with Parke Godwin, Anne McCaffrey and Robin McKinley. I've yet to read a retelling of Robin Hood that has been more origonal or more inpiring. Thank you MS. Roberson!!
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Summary: Beautifully written
Review: Finally, a Robin Hood tale truly written for adults! This book was thoroughly enjoyable in my humble opinion. Jennifer Roberson outdid herself in developing her characters and staying true to their natures throughout the entire tumultuous ride of this book. Every action, nuance, and suggestion is imperative to better understanding the psychology of the main players; the depth of Robin and Marian's need for one another, the political contest between the Locksley house and Nottingham, and the jovial (yet sad) background of the famous Merry Men is beautifully portrayed. I loved this, will read it again, and hope others will find it as interesting and full of depth as I did. Happy reading!
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Summary: * * * * *
Review: HAIL JENNIFER ROBERSON! This book made my top 5 of all time! I loved every page! The story of Robin and Marian from an entirely different perspective. I gave my copy to my sister who lives in another state and regret it because I want to read it again..and again...and again ...
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Summary: Better than most, but not quite best
Review: Having read Jennifer Roberson's Swordtiger and Del series, I was interested in seeing how she would tackle the Robin Hood myth. I am glad to see Robin and Marian's characters far more fleshed out than ever before - certainly they are a lot more 3D than they have ever been to me. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the rest of the main Merry Men. I can understand why Allan a'Dale and Will Scarlet would follow Robin (I'm disappointed to see Will so unlike the ma I always thought him to be), but Friar Tuck and the Hathersage Giant are given less attention. It seems that the sequel has the entire group more or less well-acquainted with each other; I just wish the bonds were more fully-formed here.
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Summary: Possibly the best Marian and Robin Adaptation
Review: Historical fiction and fantasy are my two favorite genres, and the fluid incorporation of both in "Lady of the Forest" has left me wanting more. Maid Marian's development into a woman of strength was superbly done, realistic in its application but nevertheless compelling the reader to empathize, rather than sympathize, with her. Robin was made just as real, his struggle poignant, his personality understandably shaped by it. It's written so true to its background of the imprisoned King Richard, the scheming Prince John and the despicable Sherrif of Nottingham that one couldn't help but think that Maid Marian and Robin Hood actually existed. A brilliant adaptation of Maid Marian and Robin of Locksley, their struggles, their love and their personal triumphs.
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