The Silver Branch

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Summary: Old Friend
Review: I first read this book over 20 years ago--it was probably my first Rosemary Sutcliff. I loved it then and I love it now. It's a great read! I've always loved the way Sutcliff brings her ancient British settings to life.

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Summary: sutcliff is not just for kids
Review: This is the second in a loosely linked trilogy (the 1st and 3rd books are 'Eagle of the Ninth' and 'The Lantern Bearers'), and is arguably the best of the three. Sutcliff's narrative is evocative and colorful, and the story is both engaging and full of surprises. If the book has any fault it is in a certain license taken with actual historical events, but since the setting is a very obscure period of Roman-occupied Britain, the liberty is easily overlooked. If you are a Sutcliff fan (and I have yet to meet anyone who has read her who isn't!) you will love this book!

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Summary: I Never Knew What Was Going On!!!
Review: When I read this book, from the beginning I had no idea what was going on and I still didn't at the end. I knew random parts but I did not know why they were in a war in the first place.
This is the worst book I have ever read!