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aradne's review against another edition
3.0
This is a compilation of short stories. The uniting factor is a Capricorn bracelet that gets handed down through the generations. It's an interesting read, since history folds down into each new story.
It's written by Rosemary Sutcliff, so you know it's got something going for it. :)
It's written by Rosemary Sutcliff, so you know it's got something going for it. :)
smemmott's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
The stories are set far enough apart in time that there isn't a strong connection between characters, but each individual, and the settings, become interesting in just a few pages.
stewg's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
shonagh_catherine's review
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
leahfrancis's review
5.0
An interesting, short little book that gave me a brief overview of Britain under Rome's control. I didn't know anything about that time period, so I had to look up some of the places and people, but I learned a lot. It's also well written and very enjoyable!
singinglight's review
3.0
Sutcliff fans probably remember the ring with the flawed emerald and dolphin from Lantern Bearers, Silver Branch, etc. Here she traces a similar history, except that the family heirloom is a bracelet with a capricorn device and the family is located around Hadrian’s wall. I would have liked a little more story on several of these, but they were nicely done. [Jan. 2010]
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