Reviews

The Oaken Throne by Robin Jarvis

jackmedia's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

ziwxbhld's review

4.0

I've always preferred Robin's humanity-based books to his woodland creature features, but I have to say this one was uncommonly good; almost a miniature Lord of The Rings of The Forest. Twists and turns aplenty, as you'd expect from the master, and every one of them signposted to high heaven when you go back to check if you've been duped or not. But Robin, Robin, Robin - and I need to write this carefully to avoid spoilers - what you did to him at the end, oh, that's so cruel. So, so cruel. It's why I love your books, but it's also why, in my heart of hearts, you make me despair.

Lovely stuff! :)

onerodeahorse's review against another edition

4.0

BLOODY HELL. I might never recover from that ending.

caramisha's review against another edition

it's probably been 15 years since I read this book but I still remember the ending because it ruined me emotionally.