The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
cmcrockford's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
A masterpiece of chivalrous and Christian propaganda until the sexism near the end puts a damper. Didn't know I was such a Germanic poet myself until I read all this alliteration.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Violence
madamenovelist's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol
lightningstruckboy's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Violence
Minor: Sexism
silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Not as good as Beowulf but enjoyable in the same sort of way. I appreciated the translator's explanation of different types of poetry and how that affected his word choices. Much like when I discovered Beowulf, I now am intrigued to read another translation and compare...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Minor: Violence and Infidelity
kanjichris's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Don't say you love the anime (A24's The Green Knight) if you haven't read the manga (Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by unknown).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Infidelity and Violence
thepictureofashjayy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A BOOK I READ FOR SCHOOL!!
This was absolutely one of the most entertaining books I’ve read as part of my degree so far. I was hooked from the first page, and it’s made me really want to go back and re-watch the BBC series Merlin!!
I think I will very much enjoy writing an essay on this!!
This was absolutely one of the most entertaining books I’ve read as part of my degree so far. I was hooked from the first page, and it’s made me really want to go back and re-watch the BBC series Merlin!!
I think I will very much enjoy writing an essay on this!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Death
hedsek's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
3.75
This was so much fun! We read the Middle English text with a reading group and I really enjoyed it. The ending is wild and the book is pretty humorous
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Infidelity
Minor: Violence
level1055's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
🎶 अच्छा चलता हू, बुआ हैं ये याद रखना! 🎶
The idea that a strange looking stranger would walk up one day and challenge to be attacked and once having undergone it would collect their own beheaded head and then, demand the opportunity to attack back but a year later in itself is so fascinating but to spice it up perfectly for my Indian pallette it the storyline incorporated mysticism and topped it off with a plot twist at the end to make me lose my mind.
I was so excited to read this book not just because I wanted to watch the movie The Green Knight (2021) but also because everytime I clicked on it the first sight was that of this book cover. So pretty! ♥
The editing team behind this book and the translator have put in so much effort from setting up links to connect the references' explanations and the respective lines for a convenient reading, to providing whatever limited context available and detailed explanation of their translating choices, it made it such a fun experience for me.
Obviously I read the translated version and not the original. I am pretty sure that I have missed out on a lot of fun but it still managed to captivate me and as we were passing through different settings with Gawain, the beautiful descriptions and a befitting pace made it feel like I was riding a boat guided by the waves to the destination (and not in a scary manner).
Yes, the work is laced with a pinch of Misogyny and also, gender roles were being pushed under the guise of stoicism but it wasn't heinous enough to overshadow the rest of the good parts and I am so relieved about that.
This was so entertaining to read. So, if you wanted a sign to pick up this book... Well, this is it.
Have fun!
🙏
I was so excited to read this book not just because I wanted to watch the movie The Green Knight (2021) but also because everytime I clicked on it the first sight was that of this book cover. So pretty! ♥
The editing team behind this book and the translator have put in so much effort from setting up links to connect the references' explanations and the respective lines for a convenient reading, to providing whatever limited context available and detailed explanation of their translating choices, it made it such a fun experience for me.
Obviously I read the translated version and not the original. I am pretty sure that I have missed out on a lot of fun but it still managed to captivate me and as we were passing through different settings with Gawain, the beautiful descriptions and a befitting pace made it feel like I was riding a boat guided by the waves to the destination (and not in a scary manner).
Yes, the work is laced with a pinch of Misogyny and also, gender roles were being pushed under the guise of stoicism but it wasn't heinous enough to overshadow the rest of the good parts and I am so relieved about that.
This was so entertaining to read. So, if you wanted a sign to pick up this book... Well, this is it.
Have fun!
🙏
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Gore, Infidelity, and Violence
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Misogyny
lydia_arvidsson's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Violence
marthadude's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Violence
Minor: Infidelity and Sexual harassment
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