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David McK (3562 KP) rated King's Man (The Outlaw Chronicles, #3) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
I first heard of/read Angus Donald about 2, maybe 3, years ago, when I read his novel <i>Outlaw</i> - a visceral retelling of the Robin Hood legend - and which proved to be one of the best 'new' books I read that year.
I also read the sequel to <i>Outlaw</i>, <i>Holy Warror</i> - in which Robin and his men travel to the Holy Land to fight in what would become known as the Third Crusade - but found it was not quite as good as its predecessor.
The third novel in the series - <i>King's Man</i> - is a return to form. Set back in England and, like the previous two novels, presented as the elderly Alan Dale retelling the story of his younger days, this novel takes the struggle between Richard the Lionheart and his brother Prince John for the throne as its bedrock. With Richard imprisoned on his return journey home from the Holy Land - a historical fact also used as the basis for the famous novel/film <i>Ivanhoe</i> - the throne of England is left vulnerable. Most of the Robin Hood legends acknowledge this fact; in most of them Robin remains loyal to King Richard, with this novel no exception. As a partial result, Robin is once again outlawed and once again takes up his old ways ...
Looking forward to the next installment!
I also read the sequel to <i>Outlaw</i>, <i>Holy Warror</i> - in which Robin and his men travel to the Holy Land to fight in what would become known as the Third Crusade - but found it was not quite as good as its predecessor.
The third novel in the series - <i>King's Man</i> - is a return to form. Set back in England and, like the previous two novels, presented as the elderly Alan Dale retelling the story of his younger days, this novel takes the struggle between Richard the Lionheart and his brother Prince John for the throne as its bedrock. With Richard imprisoned on his return journey home from the Holy Land - a historical fact also used as the basis for the famous novel/film <i>Ivanhoe</i> - the throne of England is left vulnerable. Most of the Robin Hood legends acknowledge this fact; in most of them Robin remains loyal to King Richard, with this novel no exception. As a partial result, Robin is once again outlawed and once again takes up his old ways ...
Looking forward to the next installment!

Nikki Allegretti (6 KP) rated The Stand in Books
Oct 13, 2017
My Life for You
My absolute favorite Stephen King novel. He can paint a picture on the walls of your mind you cannot replicate. I love this book.

Dana (24 KP) rated The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer, #1) in Books
Mar 23, 2018
I absolutely loved this novel!! I read it again when I told one of my friends to pick up the book. I also wanted to re-read it before i got the last book!!

Dana (24 KP) rated Cruel Beauty in Books
Mar 23, 2018
I absolutely loved this book!! So sad, but also beautiful. Not entirely what I was expecting, but great nonetheless. But hey, I bought this book knowing nothing about it. I highly recommend this novel. :)

Ellie Kemper recommended White Teeth in Books (curated)

Rupert Murdoch recommended The Water Dancer in Books (curated)

Melanie Caldicott (6 KP) rated Brixton Beach in Books
Apr 29, 2021
A breathtaking novel leading the reader on an intensely moving emotional journey cleverly examining themes of immigration, trauma, violence and identity. Going to take a lot to beat as my best read of 2018!

Maya Angelou recommended Invisible Man in Books (curated)

Quiara Alegria Hudes recommended Kafka on the Shore in Books (curated)
