A review by bethboo
Hood by Stephen R. Lawhead

adventurous informative fast-paced

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

3.0

It wasn't bad, but I also found myself sort of bored halfway through. I liked the idea, but this isn't written like your run of the mill action and adventure book. This was written like a tale, or simply a narrative. This is a retelling of the legend of Robin Hood and his merry band of thieves. The settings a little different, taking place during the time when England was changing hands a bunch. The Danes and Normandy and the Welsh and Britons are all kind of mushed and trying to climb over one another to be in charge. Idk what that time period is called. And instead of Robin hood, he is the Raven King. 

I liked it! Don't get me wrong, I just wasn't bedazzled by it's brilliance or anything. It got a little dense, like it was a historical nonfiction rather than an adventure tale.