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Summary: I will give the author credit for use of Myth
Review: But it stops there. Bright Sword of Ireland - Is less than good. The author is very knowledgeable about Irish Myth and Legend, however the story was lacking in originality and likeability of the lead character. The review says it's Medb story but it really is not. The author uses the first person POV from Medb's daughter Finnabair. Finnabair, the main character, is a whinny, unlikable, spoiled brat who thinks that she is better than anyone else. It is a very predicable story, where the romance story heroine puts her very strong powerful mother in her place, and shows her mother the proper woman's place in society; subservient to men. I also didn't like the endings overtone that somehow Christianity saved Ireland. I would not recommend this book.
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Summary: Another wonderful tale
Review: I enjoyed this book as much, if not more than McKnight's first two. Maybe it was because I had waited so long for it. Although I'm not a student of Celtic myth, I love the stories McKnight weaves so well.
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Summary: Un happy Reader!
Review: I felt like that there was something missing with this book. I felt robbed of a good story. I wanted to read about Medb story not her daughters. I was always intrigued with the story of Medb and her passion to find the white bull, and I found this story did a dis-service to a myth that I love so much. The sad part is the author did know her mythology and the story did have a potential to be good. I didn't like Finnabair, I felt that she was very selfish, mean spirited, holier than thou, and annoying. No you don't need to like the main character to read a story, but it takes away from the enjoyment of it. I found no redeeming characteristic in her. I wasn't going to post this, but the reader from Oklahoma chastised the person that didn't like it, and I wanted to say I didn't like this book for a different reason. If you need to read this book, take it out from the library -- I wish I did.
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Summary: Enchanting!
Review: I found Bright Sword of Ireland a source of never ending delight. I love Finnabair?s bird sight, her growth, her seeking of wisdom and grace as she travels her difficult path. Juilene Osborne McKnight again brings a time and culture to vibrant life. Storytelling at its best. Get caught up into its waves of enchantment.
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Summary: Enchanting!
Review: I found Bright Sword of Ireland a source of never ending delight. I love Finnabair's bird sight, her growth, her seeking of wisdom and grace as she travels her difficult path. Juilene Osborne McKnight again brings a time and culture to vibrant life. Storytelling at its best. Get caught up into its waves of enchantment.
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Summary: Magnificent
Review: I found this third publishing of the author to be both exciting and interesting. Although I'm not very knowledgeable on the Celtic Myths I still feel that it was a magnificent story. I strongly recommend this to anyone in search of a wonderfully adventurous novel.
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Summary: Personal problems
Review: I'm starting to notice a pattern of the "Reader Of USA" seems to be pretty set in bringing this book rating down. Personally I loved the book and was able to understand that at one point in time the female was obligated to seek a husband. I know that femanism is largely accepted by the American culture and the book isn't encouraging the readers to reverse the progress of any of the femanist movements. I feel that this could be a personal problem driving the motivation to continue to post these reviews in which case it needs to be taken elsewhere becuase that isn't the purpose of the site.
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Summary: Go out and buy this book!
Review: In every chapter a new story wove several characters together which kept me reading to find out how all the characters' lives would eventually connect. Be prepared for the surprising and wonderful ending to this book.
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Summary: Horrible read
Review: Not worth the time or money. The Author creates a predicable and boring set of events that retell myth as a cautionary tell for woman who dear to be equal to men. If you want a melodramtic read where the 1950 romance novel girl gets to win -- with a huge dulp of Christianity is better than anything else shell out your money --
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Summary: What a book!
Review: The author just continues to turn out these amazing books. Once again I found myself isolated from the world as I was engulfed in the Celtic Myth. This book is really a page turner and I strongly recommend it to anyone with imagination.
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