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books_inthewild's review against another edition
4.0
A unique story- different from themes/topics I usually read. I enjoyed the story, the history, the mythology. I wanted to “cheer on” Hobble, and Devout, and Young Smith- and I SO despised Fox. It’s always a good read when you can feel so strongly about its characters! I recommend :)
sb4012315's review against another edition
Too many other books on my TBR list. Needed to return it to the library, but I would like to attempt another read at another time.
thereticentseer's review against another edition
3.0
If I have to describe what reading this book is like, it's kinda like a sort of slice-of-life story in an early Britain setting. The book revolves around a mother and daughter living during that time where their livelihood is about to be changed by the expanding Roman Empire that's trying to convert peeps from paganism to Christianity. It's an okay mellow read if you're into that sort of thing.
niarastitt's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
lsparrow's review against another edition
3.0
I was interested in the time that this story is set in. It just didn't have the depth that I would have hoped for.
lisafleck353's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
emily_pns's review
dark
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
4.5
Sometimes hard to follow the change of tense, but loved the story and the setting. Not often that we get historical fiction THAT historic. Enjoyed this read immensely!
ms_greenjeans's review against another edition
3.0
“Mists of Avalon” meets “Clan of the Cave Bear.” Don’t knock it, you know you loved both of those books. There’s a seer, druids, sacrifices, the birth of toxic masculinity and a sweet depiction of young love set in the bogs of Britain before the Romans took over. Make sure you read the Wikipedia description of the Lindow man to complete the the story.
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
3.0
Entertaining listen. Nothing super stand out about it though. Would recommend for fans of Ken Follet, Jean M. Auel or Edward Rutherfurd.