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Summary: Review of Unabridged Book-on-Tape Version
Review: We have read, watched, and listened to several versions of Robin Hood, as both my sons (7 and 5) are big fans. We have been able to enjoy these stories as a family. The narration speed of this version, however, is so fast that my husband and I can't relax and enjoy it, and my younger son can't understand it. I understand that it's adventure and that the speed of the narrator should reflect this, but this is just too fast. I was quite surprised, as we've listened to a lot of books on tape and have never had this problem before. After listening to only a few minutes I feel as if I'm going to get a headache. The only reason I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 star is that my seven year old listens to it without complaint.
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Summary: Review of Unabridged Book-on-Tape Version
Review: Welp, My book kinda stunk i had to read it for a class project it wasnt really my choice but given the chance i think i may have read it at my own descretion. it was a good book for what it was, kinda boring but a classic. "Adventurous!"
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Summary: Ben Dover's Review
Review: Welp, My book kinda stunk i had to read it for a class project it wasnt really my choice but given the chance i think i may have read it at my own descretion. it was a good book for what it was, kinda boring but a classic. "Adventurous!"
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Summary: Enthralling exploits of muscle & mind in this merry classic!
Review: Who hasn't heard of Robin Hood and his merry band of outlaws in Sherwood Forest? In this book you meet them all - including the powerful Little John, courageous Will Scarlet, musical Allan a Dale, and sly Friar Tuck. Howard Pyle offers what is probably the most complete and best collection of Robin Hood tales. All the old favorites are included - Little John and his quarter-staff toppling Robin into the water, Robin winning the golden arrow at Nottingham's archery contest, and the Sheriff being outsmarted in numerous attempts to capture Robin. But these are just the tip of the iceberg - this book is chock-full of entertaining merry adventures.The medieval setting is portrayed beautifully, including the vast gulf between the upper and lower classes of society, the corruption and greed of the nobility, and the hypocrisy of the medieval Roman Catholic church where religion has degenerated to mere outward rituals. Even the language is somewhat antiquated, which initially seems tedious, but persevere because you will soon find that this an enjoyable and essential addition that heightens the heroic atmosphere of the story. But the medieval setting is not presented without a social commentary - Pyle shows that the unbalanced social structure inevitably resulted in the oppression of the poor and weak. It is left to Robin Hood and his men to take justice into their own hands, and fight nobly for the cause of the downtrodden. Such justice is accomplished in a questionable manner, because the notion of robbing the rich to help the poor implicitly endorses civil disobedience. But the more important theme of seeking justice and maintaining truth and right is in itself a noble one. With Robin Hood, we find ourselves wanting justice, and being prepared to make unselfish sacrifices in order to achieve it. When justice is done, it is actually the greed and corruption of the nobility that has led to its own destruction and ruin. But the real attraction of this gem are the enthralling exploits of Robin Hood and his band of merry men. Howard Pyle presents Sherwood Forest as a rather glamorous utopian world where feasting and song abound, where it is never winter, and where the ale rarely runs dry. Robin Hood clearly represents a form of hedonism, and in his company there is never a lack of action, adventure, or for that matter - ale. But it's not the beer that attracts us to Robin Hood, it's rather his bravado. There is no end to the accomplishments of muscles and mind, as he and his merry band outwit all comers by sheer physical skill in archery, wrestling, swordmanship, and quarter-staff combat, or by outsmarting them with deceit and disguise. To our delight, Robin's brawn and brains always come out on top at the end. Howard Pyle's collection of Robin Hood's merry adventures is a classic that is constantly entertaining and exciting - one that you'll want to own and read over and over!
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