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A review by astromeerkat
1066: What Fates Impose by G.K. Holloway
4.0
I very much enjoyed this book, for many reasons. This is one of my favourite points in history and all the events happen close to where I live.
Holloway has an atmospheric style of writing flooding you into the environment of the characters. This is especially notable in the scenes where there is celebration. The history behind the story is accurate and well established. Another trait of this book, is that I became fond of the protagonist; this is a feat in itself as that is something I do not usually do.
The writing feels a little mechanical in places, but being the first novel that's understandable. Also I found in places the dialogue would be dry and repetitive, with many points being made more times than necessary.
This is a story I will inevitably read again, and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone with a fondness for medieval history.
:D
Here's hoping Holloway writes another
I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
Holloway has an atmospheric style of writing flooding you into the environment of the characters. This is especially notable in the scenes where there is celebration. The history behind the story is accurate and well established. Another trait of this book, is that I became fond of the protagonist; this is a feat in itself as that is something I do not usually do.
The writing feels a little mechanical in places, but being the first novel that's understandable. Also I found in places the dialogue would be dry and repetitive, with many points being made more times than necessary.
This is a story I will inevitably read again, and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone with a fondness for medieval history.
:D
Here's hoping Holloway writes another
I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.