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David McK (3801 KP) rated Ravenheart (Rigante #3) in Books

May 5, 2024  
Ravenheart (Rigante #3)
Ravenheart (Rigante #3)
David Gemmell | 2001 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
8
8.7 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Book 3 (of 4) in the Rigante series, moving the events on some centuries after those of "Sword in the Storm" and "Midnight Falcon".

I think it's generally accepted that the Rigante are Gemmell's equivalent of the Scots, and that this book and its subsequent sequel are his interpretation of the wars fought by the Scottish Highlanders against the invading English (whereas the earlier two books were more like their wars against Rome).

As in most of his works, the novel deals with the notions of redemption and the nature of both good and evil, and has a strong central protagonist plagued by doubt. Worth reading? Assuredly yes (though I'd say that about nearly all his novels)
  
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David McK (3801 KP) rated Around the world in 80 days in TV

Jan 30, 2022  
Around the world in 80 days
Around the world in 80 days
2021 | Adventure, Comedy
8
7.0 (2 Ratings)
TV Show Rating
Around the world in 80 days.

One of Jules Vernes most famous novels, and the inspiration for many a movie (and even a 80s cartoon).

I've never seen or heard of a TV series until this one, which - in retrospect - actually surprised me quite a bit, as you think the story would (and does) lend itself perfectly to the episodic nature of the journey.

This adaptation stars David Tennant in the lead role, alongside strong support from Ibrahim Koma as the French valet Passepartout and Leonie Benesch as the gender flipped/reimagined journalist Abigail Fix (instead of Inspector Fix), while still keeping its late Victorian setting.

Yes, you know how it is going to end.

Still very enjoyable!