Bullitt (1968)
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His new assignment seems routine: protecting a star witness for an important trial. But before the...
The Stone Killer (1973)
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A new breed of anti-hero appeared in 1970s cinema. Obsession, violence and instability characterized...
Medieval Castles of England and Wales
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Designed to dominate the surrounding area, to house powerful garrisons, offer sumptuous quarters for...
Paternity (1981)
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Buddy Evans is considered one of the most eligible bachelors in New York City. Feeling like his...
He wants YOU to have his child!
David McK (3188 KP) rated Hereward (Hereward, #1) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
While largely forgotten by history, many of Herewards exploits have later been subsumed into the many legends of Robin Hood - it is easy to see the parallels between the two characters and, as such, I thought that this could prove to be an interesting read.
Unfortunately, for me, much of the novel fell flat - I was never really drawn into it all that much; never really connected with any of the main characters. Starting in 1062, the novels takes place over a span of years (up to, and slightly beyond) The Battle of Hastings in 1066 with that battle (and Stamford bridge beforehand) largely glossed over - maybe only a chapter or two devoted to the both of them. Indeed, it was only in the last 70 pages or so - with the beginnings of the English resistance - that I began to be more drawn into the novel, by which stage it was too late.
While I may read the sequels, I'm not going to be looking for them.
Selfie - Season 1
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The series follows the life of Eliza Dooley, a woman obsessed with the idea of achieving fame...