The Outlaws of Sherwood

Book Description

New York Times bestselling author Robin McKinley's vivid retelling of the classic story of Robin Hood breathes contemporary life into these beloved adventures-with Marian taking a pivotal role as one of Robin's best archers.

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No Outlaw is Perfect.......2007-03-19

In this story, which some would call a retelling, Robin McKinley makes the hero Robin, son of Robert, out to be anything but the best. His archery is far from perfect, he is poor, and is nothing more than a pessimistic forester. But the morning of the fair, his lonely life is abruptly altered when he is confronted by a group of mischief-seeking foresters who want Robin-Hood out of their way. But their plans backfire, and one of the foresters meets his death, unluckily by Robin's arrow.

Forced into hiding, this "cataclysmic" death starts the beginning of the Sherwood outlaws, all having one thing in common: their hatred for the Norman ways. While the group broadens, the many false deeds of the outlaws precede them by their sly reputation, until there is only one thing on the mind of the slimy sheriff. Undoubtedly, it's Robin Hood. But until the dealings of Camp Greentree reach the ears of the King, there will be no aid for Nottingham. Not until Guy of Gisbourne arrives, at least.

Although some parts may seem dull, I think this book is a perfect blend of originality and tradition. I find it refreshing that Maid Marian plays such a strong role, and the return of characters like Little John and Will Scarlett keep it thriving. The only thing that I wish for is a sequel.

I loved this book.......2006-09-23

I think that this was a very good book. It clearly described each member of Sherwood forest, their attitudes, strenghths, weaknesses etc.
I especially loved Cecily and her mysterious "secret". It also struck me how she used a comparatively small character to save Robin Hood's life at the end. It was ironic how Robin Hood was made out not to be such a good fighter, but mainly a peaceful kind of guy who was happiest when he was alone, even though he is supposed to be known for his archery.
I didn't really like the ending. I think that the Lionheart should have given them each a full pardon and that Robin should have gotten his father's land back. She also never mentioned what happened to Marion's father and who ran her father's estates.
All in all, I think that this was an excellent book, apart from the few loose threads that she didn't tie up in the end. I loved this book.

And to Comrades.......2006-06-20

I was swayed from buying this book (which at the time I had read about three times) because of a mediocre review on Amazon.com. Despite my fervent love of the retale, it proved held too much truth to be ignored.

The critic had said that while the book was spectacularly well written, it was the not exactly the story and the characters that he was looking for. That may be true, one doesn't exactly go reading a tale of Robin Hood and his Merry Men without some heroics in mind. And in this version, it could be seen that Robin Hood, a cautious, grounded killjoy would be the exact opposite of the cocky, self assured, robber of the rich. But if you read the book, you'll find plenty of heroics. What's more, you'll find dashing rescues mixed with very real emotions and opinions. Regardless of the fact that the legend Robin Hood becomes a mortal man, McKinley has a way of making his adventures and very existence just as legendary.

However, the best part about this book is, in essence, camp Greentree. Though McKinley is very persistent on the functional and necessary duties (like standing guard and privy duty) as well as Robin's constant reminders of practical cautions, it maintains a certain romance to it (especially at the end). Everything is described so well, that the harsh realities of the outlaws living conditions make simply serve to make it more real. What's more are the outlaws living there. Cecil is especially great in that respect as he's a constant reminder of the comradeship they all share. A particular passage, where he marvels at how accepting they all are of a member with a shady past when he himself is so untrusting, is one of my favorite and one of the reasons Cecil is my favorite character. Whether they be Merry Men or not, the Outlaws of Sherwood share an uncanny loyalty towards one another and unwavering trust that you can feel. Their devotion to Robin Hood the man and their willingness to protect the image he unwittingly created is almost as endearing as the book itself.

You won't get just a legend. You'll get a story. But, if you so choose, you can also follow the birth of a legend and continue from there. You watch Robin son of Robert evolve into Robin Hood, someone who's name carries more weight than his actual presence.

After a few weeks and about 11 re-readings, I finally own a personal copy. Since then, I've read it many more times. It's my personal comfort book, if you will. Because what others find slow-paced (except for the end), is just what makes you love Sherwood and those that live there. It's a brilliant adaption to a greater story and anyone, a fan of Robin Hood or not, should read it.

...A ROBIN WHO COULDN'T HIT THE SIDE OF THE BARN..........2006-01-27

Undoubtedly there are other versions of the Robin Hood mythology just waiting to be thought up, written and published. The Sherwood legend is too well loved and too much of an archtype to be left alone for long. When these new stories come out, I'll read them and give them the benefit of a doubt. But, thus far, of all the Robin Hood books currently circulating, I would recommend four titles: Howard Pyle's "Merry Adventures of Robin Hood"; Parke Godwin's "Sherwood" and its sequel "Robin & the King"; and my favorite version, Robin McKinley's "The Outlaws of Sherwood".

I swear on a stack of pancakes this woman is a heck of a wordsmith!! She makes every reading of her books seem effortless. "The Outlaws of Sherwood" had such a clean style and flow that within minutes I was fully caught up in the tale and totally unaware of my surroundings. I tore thru it in a few hours and on finishing, I had to blink really hard a few times just to readjust to reality. I was that immersed in her mythical world. Since then I've read the book 5 times and have massively enjoyed all 5 experiences. I have pimped this book to a number of folks and they have all thanked me for it.

Robin McKinley writes her Robin Hood not as an lordly Earl of Locksley but as a struggling young forester, more the everyday working man type. Robin is portrayed as a reluctant down-to-earth hero, being shoved towards a destiny he doesn't want, amidst admiration and awe he feels is unmerited. Along the way, the author throws in a few twists, the biggest of which is that Robin turns out to be as inept with the bow as Shaq is with the freethrow shot. In fact, of all the bowmen in Sherwood Forest, he turns out to be one of the worst. On the other hand, Marian is practically the Kobe Bryant of that very same weapon. There are also fresh takes on Little John and Will Scarlett. The book fills out convincingly the details of rigorous survival of the outlaws in the often wet outdoors and the misery that often accompanies it, coupled with the desperate knowledge that they were one misstep away from the gallows. It's interesting how McKinley stays within the frame of the well-known story arcs, yet manages to stay consistent with the changes she'd implemented. We all know, for example, that Robin Hood enters the shooting tournament for the golden arrow prize and wins it. How does this incarnation fare in that famuos scene? Read the book, my friend, and find out. It was nicely done.

I only wish she would write a sequel! The ending of her novel takes the characters out of their well-known story paths and plants them into new territory. I would dearly like to know what happens next!! Are you listening, Robin McKinley, you heck of a wordsmith?!? But until that sequel comes, dear reader, may I in the meantime also recommend her classic novel "Beauty", her own take on the fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast." You'll enjoy it - I swear on a stack of pancakes.

A rather dull book to waste time upon.......2005-10-30

This story, although it gives a great ending, it was slow paced for the most part. It goes from Robin being a Forester to a Outlaw to Fighter to a Soldier, without batting of an eye. It simply does not give any emotion to the characters and the plot. I say this because McKinley paints Robin as a "gloomy figure that only sees the depressive side of things," and everyone else seems stereotyped as cheery folk, or simply they are just people to "get the plot moving on the next point." After seeing the characters staying absolutely the same throughout, it bores the reader out of their mind. There are redeeming qualities, but they are scant and you would be hard-pressed to find them (unless you are a major fan of Robin McKinley, all ye would-be feminine heroines). Some of these would include a sense of finality. In the end, Robin's crew outlaws who have been slaughtering the King's soldiers get caught and are sent off to fight at the Holy land for King Lionheart. Okay, some readers can accept that, but...so what happens after the end? Like many others, I hate endings that just seem to be censored. We want to know what happens to Robin and his crew at the Holy Land, right? Well, maybe after finding out how chokingly slow this book could be, we probably wouldn't care, would we?

Robin Hood: Outlaw of Sherwood Forest, An English Legend (Graphic Universe)

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Robin Hood: Outlaw of Sherwood Forest, An English Legend (Graphic Universe)
Paul D. Storrie
Manufacturer: Graphic Universe
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ASIN: 0822559641

Outlaw Princess of Sherwood (Rowan Hood)

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A nice little book
this book is a HORROR(burns eyes do not read)
Outlaw Princess Of Sherwood
outlaw princess
The Outlaw Princess of Sherwood

Outlaw Princess of Sherwood (Rowan Hood)
Nancy Springer
Manufacturer: Philomel
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Book Description

Her father is determined to make her pay. It was just over a year ago that Princess Ettarde-her hand promised in marriage by her father to the power-hungry Lord Basil-escaped to the shroud of Sherwood Forest. There, Ettarde joined up with Rowan Hood's band of misfit teens, an outlaw-in-the-making and a princess no more. But now her father is determined to recapture her. He will do anything, even use his own wife-Ettarde's mother-as bait. In a cage. In the middle of Sherwood Forest. Ettarde will not stand for it, and neither will Rowan Hood.

Nancy Springer delivers a stirring battle of wit and courage in this, the third in her Tales of Rowan Hood.

Customer Reviews:

A nice little book.......2006-09-30

Book # 1 of this series is Rowan Hood, about Rowan and her ancillary band to Robin's in the Sherwood Forest. Book # 2 is Lionclaw. Book # 3 is this one about Princess Ettard, a 13 year old who is rescued by Rowan and friends from a marraige to a wealthy landowner. In this, there is more backstory to Etty, we find out more about her parents and why her father is the tyrant king he is. I haven't read Lionclaw, the book about Lionel, yet, but I don't *think* this novel would stand well on its own.

this book is a HORROR(burns eyes do not read).......2006-03-20

I give this book 2 stars. it started with a princess who wanted to be in an outlaw group. but the king is tring to stop her. overall th book was.......BAD! I wish there was more fighting in it. I think the book should have been more interesting. I would not recommend this book to other people. I hope I helped your with your decision.

(do not read it was horrible)(get a life)

Outlaw Princess Of Sherwood.......2006-03-20

The Outlaw Princess Of Sherwood was a great book. There were some parts that were awesome. It really reeled the reader in, but some parts were kind of boring.I would give it a 3 on a scale of 1-5. If you like adventurous books or if you like books with a lot of action, then this is the book for you. It was exciting and fun to read. I didn't know what was going to happen next.

outlaw princess.......2006-03-20

I thought that the book was good and everything but I really did'nt get it.I would recommend the book to people and friends.The book was a little messed up at the beginning but I finished the book. I think the book had alot of description of the characters.
I gave the book 3 stars becouse the book was o.k. and everything but the book was not that intresting and I didn't like when the princess was going to kill her father and she liked the mother better then her father.

The Outlaw Princess of Sherwood.......2006-03-20

I gave this book three stars because it had too much detail in some parts and that made it long and boring. In other parts it wasn't long enough. Some parts gave me a headache and made me not want to continue. I do not recommend this book

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Who is Simon Green?
much better than the movie

Robin Hood
Simon R. Green
Manufacturer: Berkley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0425130894

Customer Reviews:

Who is Simon Green?.......2002-05-28

The ISBN number of this book is for Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves, The Official Movie Book by Garth Pearce. The book is a beautifully produced chronicle of the making of the Kevin Costner movie. Color photos, interviews, behind the scenes participants, etc. If you loved the movie, this is the book for you!

much better than the movie.......1999-09-27

well, if you're familiar with other Simon Green books, this won't disappoint. The style is very similar to "Blue Moon Rising" and I swear Robin is a distant relation of Rupert's. It shits all over the Kevin Costner film - but why won't they do another printing run on it is beyond me.

Rowan Hood: Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest (Rowan Hood)

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Simple and Charming
An awesome and unforgettable story
action packed
messed up story
A good story in the woods

Rowan Hood: Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest (Rowan Hood)
Nancy Springer
Manufacturer: Putnam Juvenile
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Hurray for Rowan Hood, the girls' answer to swashbuckling Robin Hood! Rowan, a.k.a. Rosemary, is forced to disappear into the woods disguised as a boy after her mother, a woodwife with healing powers, is murdered by the local lord's henchmen. Ro's only option, other than "toiling in some lord's cabbage patch," is to find her fabled father, Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest. Along the way, this outlaw-in-training is joined by a motley crew of characters: a wolf-dog that catches arrows midflight, a giant of a boy with a spellbinding musical talent, and a runaway princess. Rowan finds Robin Hood and his merry men, but she soon discovers her troubles have only just begun.

Packed with magic, valiant warriors, nasty villains, and edge-of-your-seat adventure, this story is also a poignant search for identity and family. Rowan is a fierce female protagonist with a good head on her shoulders. Girls and boys of all ages would be proud to name her as their heroine. Award-winning author Nancy Springer (I Am Mordred: A Tale from Camelot and many others) tells a riveting tale. (Ages 11 and older) --Emilie Coulter

Book Description

Rosemary has nowhere to go when her beloved mother dies. She has never met her father-the outlaw Robin Hood-and she's grown up among the woodland creatures her mother loved. So she decides to change her name to Rowan, disguise herself as a boy, and undertake a perilous journey through Sherwood Forest, in search of Robin Hood. But how will she find him? And will he offer her a home?

"This tale is a charmer, filled with exciting action, plenty of humor, engaging characters, and a nice fantasy twist." (Booklist, starred review)

"Rowan Hood reads like the first in a series, and teens are sure to hope that it will be just that, leading to many more." (VOYA)

Customer Reviews:

Simple and Charming.......2007-05-18

I'm a bit torn on this one...one the one hand I really got a kick out of this sweet little adventure, on the other, it's a bit over-simple and predictable. With Rowan Hood: Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest we are introduced to 13 year old Rosemary (who later changes her name to Rowan) who lives with her mother (a "woodwife" - herbal healer and considered by some to be a witch) alone in the woods. Her world is torn asunder when the local Lord's men show up one day and burn down their little cottage in the wood...and her mother along with it. She wisely weighs her options and decides she'd prefer to seek out her outlaw father Robin Hood. So, she sets out disguised as a boy and along the way becomes enmeshed in her own adventure complete with a half wolf, half dog companion (who can catch arrows in mid-flight); gentle giant (and fantastically talented minstrel); a runaway princess; and of course Robin Hood and his men.

I liked the twist that the author came up with to explain who Robin Hood could so easily (and for so long) fool the Sheriff of Nottingham, it was cute, a little humorous, and I think appropriate. I'll be perfectly honest, I liked this book very much, except where I didn't...what I mean is that I (like many others) have a love of all things Robin Hood. So in that light, how could I not want to read this book AND how could I not fall in love with it? At the same time, this book is has fairly shallow characterization, the plot is pretty simple and easy to figure out, and it is almost TOO easy...BUT this isn't an adult book, it's a children's book, so this is forgivable. As an adult reading this, I can't help but think that there is a serious romanticizing of Robin and his men...that there would definitely be danger for young girls (or women in general) in the woods, this book paints Robin (and his men by association) as total gentlemen. Given the age range listed (9-12), the author probably could introduce some of the dangers that women faced (beyond what she did).

In the end, I gave this book 4 stars - it's a very cute, easy to like (and easy to read) book with an interesting and enjoyable twist on Robin Hood tales, complete with heroes, villains, fairy tale touches, and just a little magic. I think the word charming best describes Rowan Hood, it's one of those stories that is a little too perfect, but it leaves you smiling anyway.

An awesome and unforgettable story.......2006-12-06

When I read Rowan Hood, I was amazed by the emotional, detailed, and utterly unforgettable story. It's one of the most emotional books I've ever read. I enjoy the book because it's not like any other book I have ever read; it's hilarious, engaging, and filled with adventure. The characters were well developed, the plot was a page turner, and the setting was richly detailed. I would definitely recommend this book for anybody who enjoys fantasy style novels. Don't forget to check out the other books in this series, "Rowan Hood," "Lionclaw," "Outlaw Princess of Sherwood Forest," "Wild Boy," and "Rowan Hood Returns."

action packed .......2005-11-01

It's about a girl who lose her mother and tries to find her father. She goes in to the woods to find the outlaws which her dads with. she sleep in the woods and a half wolf/dog which she becomes a friend with the wolf/dog. It was a action paked book.

messed up story.......2005-07-17

This story is completely messed up. If anyone read the real Robin Hood book, they would know that Robin dies at the end of it. So, Rowan Hood obviously couldn't have been born, and even if she was born, she would be looking for her dead father.

A good story in the woods.......2004-04-29

(...)I liked this story. I thought it was a really, really good book but not perfect. The only thing that kept it from being the best was that the author gave away too much too soon sometimes.

Rowan Hood is about a girl whose house is burned down by a bad person (I'm not going to tell you who though since I don't want to spoil the story). The bad person goes on to capture and kill her mother leaving Rowan with only a father who she has never met and who lives out in the woods. Rowan is forced to use her toy bow and arrow to hunt for food to survive but eventually her skills get better and so do her weapons.

My favorite character was Guy of Gisborn. He is a bad guy who hunts outlaws but he does a lot of exciting things that make the book more adventurous.

I liked this book because there is a lot of adventure and surprises along the way. I would recommend you buy this book if you are into books that are set in the time of knights and archers. I think both kids and grownups will like this book.

If you like this book, I think you will also like The Dragon Slayer's Academy series and the Deltora Quest series.

Book Description

Sherwood is the story of Edward Aelredson, lord of Denby, in Sherwood Forest. He was sixteen when the Duke of Normandy conquered his country and became William I of England. Edward's mother nicknamed him Edward Puck-Robin, but legend remembers him as Robin Hood.

The stirring tale of England's artful outlaw who challenged the throne itself is known to everyone, as are Marian, the Lady he loved, Will Scatloch, Little John, and the other men who gathered around him. But where might their legend have come from? Who might the historical "Robin" have been all those years ago in the now-famous Sherwood Forest?

Parke Godwin's Robin Hood is subtly different from the known version of the tale. His setting is shortly after the conquest of Anglo-Saxon England by William of Normandy in 1066. Young Robin is a lesser Saxon landowner who must bow to a brutal king or lose everything his family and people have fought to hold.

Sherwood is realistic, historical fiction of the highest order. It is a compelling, richly detailed narrative that evokes and illuminates a lost time.

Customer Reviews:

My Favorite Book.......2003-03-11

I'm a self admitted Robin Hood fan. For some reason I love everything to do with this legend and Delve into every aspect of it when I find a new story.
This is my favorite fictional version of the legend so far. The characters have very distinct personalities, taking the well known characters in new directions, and the background is very believable. You really feel you are there. Despite bad reviews saying it wasn't "accurate" enough, I say: "It's a STORY!", and a good story at that. Accuracy is not a focus point in fiction, and even with the changes Park Godwin has made to the timeline, the world itself is very accurate.
Overall my favorite character in the story has to be Marion though. Far from the sterotype of damsel in distress that she so often gets shoved into, in this version, she's very self reliant and strong. In the sequel, she even gets to chase off some Normans on her own. Have to love that.

Sherwood.......2002-05-11

This is a decent try at a gritty, morally complex work of historical fiction. Godwin has done his research; that he invents Saxon resistance in a specific place seems inconsequential to me, given that we don't know *everything* that went on during the period. He makes at least an attempt to portray mentality, which puts him ahead of most medieval historical fiction writers.

There are some issues, though. Godwin's writing, especially in the early part of the book, is often grammatically vague. His fight and action scenes are insufficiently structured, thus confusing. His constant identification of the Saxons with the land conveniently ignores the fact that the Saxons themselves came as invaders. The text sometimes tries too hard to be meaningful.

Characterization overall is competent. I found Robin, in his more ignorant, loudmouthed, horse-eating moments, annoying, and tended to prefer Ralf.

This is a reasonable book, I'd say, but no masterpiece.

Intrigueing.......2000-01-19

This book has a lot of ups and downs. From the start, it is clear that the author has done a huge amount of research on the time period (the Norman invasion of England in 1066), which helps most of the time to lend a real air to the story. Unfortunately, this occassionaly got a bit awkward when I as a reader wasn't as familiar with the history and lost track of what was going on.

The first hundred-odd pages of the book are very difficult to get through, switching once in a while briefly to a first person segment so you could see inside a characters head, or sometimes covering a few years in a few pages, so it feels like you are reading a history textbook.

Once you get past those first hundred pages, though, things really get going. Unfortunately, most of the characters aren't as real as the rich setting they were placed in. The most sympathetic character, Little John, is the one whome we see the least, Ralf, the bad-guy, seems like the good guy, and Robin is just running around making spontaneous random decisions. Other than those and Father Beorn, the characters are pretty if not dull, at least static and predictable.

In this regard, the book is somewhat like a Tom Clancy book. The author has the characters in there as a necessity, but he loses sight of them somewhat in favor of the story, the action, the big picture. The reader really gets a feel for what's going on all across the country all the time, the overall motivations if not for individuals then for the decisions of an entire population, and a feel for how life was lived in eleventh century England.

The reason I didn't give this book a three was that it kept me interested and informed. After getting through those first hundred pages, the book really doesn't want to be put down. If you enjoy history, I recommend this one, but if you're in it for the swords and sworcery, I'd skip it over.

Meet the REAL Robin Hood!.......1999-09-15

Parke Godwin is one of our finest writers of historical fiction, and "Sherwood" is one of the two books which firmly cements that reputation (the other being the masterful "Firelord"). This retelling of the Robin Hood legend is a smashing success on virtually every level.

Forget Errol Flynn, green tights, and "Good" King Richard. Godwin, with his characteristically thorough knowledge of historical setting, places his story at the advent of the Norman Conquest, almost a hundred years earlier. The wealth of historical detail provides both form and distinctive flavor to the tale; from the contents of a wayfarer's wallet to Saxon battle tactics, you are there! This works to great effect, and raises both the situational and emotional stakes of the book tremendously; indeed, William the Conqueror and Queen Matilda are characters of considerable importance, and by the end the reader will know them as well as any of the heroes. Godwin's Robin is no laughing adventurer; he is a pragmatic man who believes in simple justice, who is driven to become a hero by his need to protect his people and his refusal to accept laws and edicts "that ent right". Marian, far from a fluttering noblewoman, is strong, competent, loyal, and brave. The words 'loyal' and 'brave' also apply to Robin's nemesis Ralf Fitz-Gerald, the Sheriff of Nottingham, and this is one of the book's most fascinating (and satisfying!) aspects. We watch Ralf's story unfold right along with Robin's, and I found myself developing a real sympathy with this good man who does bad things. Not wishing to spoil the story, I will say no more about plot or characters, except to mention that Godwin's slightly unorthodox takes on other familiar names - Little John, Will Scarlet, Much, Friar Tuck, Alan-a-Dale - are no less riveting than his principals.

This is a perfect blend of historical accuracy and high adventure. Godwin's characters are real people, caught up in extraordinary circumstances and set on paths they never dreamed of. Along the way, there's courage, betrayal, blood, pain, romance, and glory. Read this book, and savor it. The Robin Hood legend might have really started this way; and if it didn't, it should have!

The best telling of the Robin Hood legend ever........1999-05-10

Despite what Errol Flynn and the rest of Hollywood would have you think, there was no panty hose clad do-gooder roaming the forrests of England in hopes of returning the thrown to Good King Richard. Even if their had been, he would not have spoken the queen's English with a debonair Cockney accent. English as we know it didn't exist yet. Most Englishmen spoke Saxon, others Norman French, and a few spoke both. King Richard spoke Norman only. He was also maintained a homosexual and incestual relationship with his cousin Prince Phillip of France. The character of Robin Hood was an oral tradition in England from the late 900's until after the 1200's. The origin of the legend can be traced back to the Pagan belief in the forrest spirit of Robin Goodfellow (see A Midsummer Night's Dream). There never was an actual person named Robin Hood, but more so several people whose lives were combined to form the familiar legand. Robin Hood's first appearance in writing was in Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott (circa 1700).

That being said, I much prefer Godwin's take on the famous Robin Hood. Historically it is more plausable than the typical story. Robin and the King, is an awesome book as well.

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I was really not too impressed

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A Satisfactory Sequel

The Lovely Lady of Sherwood

Lady of Sherwood (Review)
Lady Of Sherwood
Jennifer Roberson
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Customer Reviews:

I was really not too impressed.......2007-03-03

About the only thing that saved this book was the fact it was about Robin Hood. This book is a sequal to a previous novel, which was very good. In this one, Robin Hood and Maid Marian are living together on Marian's estates, which I didn't buy into at all. In that era, I don't think they would be living together out of wedlock as they are in the book.

What I enjoyed the most about this book was the unease and otherwise unrest surrounding the succession of John as King of England.

If you have nothing else to read.......2006-06-01

The Prologue was very fun to read. The rest of the novel was in varying degrees, sometimes good, sometimes slow, sometimes bad bad bad. Also, this is a sequel to an earlier novel and to my mind it failed in introducing the characters to someone who hadn't read the first one. I don't know if she did a better job in that novel but, although I recognized them from the legends, I didn't really get a clear picture of any of them, except for the minstrel Alan who had a very well defined character. Will seemed like a caricature.

If you don't have anything to read and this is there or if you are in love with the Robin Hood myth, then sure, go for it. But I wouldn't go out of my way.

A Satisfactory Sequel.......2004-02-12

Lady of Sherwood continues, and finishes, the drama set in motion by Lady of the Forest. Robin, the rebellious son of the Earl of Huntington, lives with Marian in her estate. With them are the Merrie Enough Men, making ends meet, unmolested under the pardon of King Richard. It is upon King Richard's death that the trouble begins, not only for Robin and Marian's new life, but for the rest of England as well under the impeding rule of the detested Prince John.

Marian comes off stronger than ever as a character in this male-oriented power struggle, contributing far more than what a woman in the medeival ages is expected to impart, yet without overstepping the realism that is so well-embedded in this book.

This book is immersed much deeper in intrigue, and Marian's naivette in the first book had been completely irradicated in this installment. All the major players in this book push their characters to the extreme; Robin broods even more, the Earl of Huntington is more ruthless; the Sherrif of Nottingham more despicable... etc.

While I would have given this book a rating of 5, I could not help but compare it to the first book which, to me, holds more purpose in the context of why the story was told. In the first book, it was shown how Marian came to being as a woman and the lover of a famous outlaw amidst a brewing political struggle. In this book, Marian is made even tougher as the political struggles become more pronounced. It's like "Lady of the Forest: Extra Strength."

However, I would still recommend this book to satisfy the craving "Lady of the Forest" sowed in its readers. It's a fine read, well-constructed and well-developed.

The Lovely Lady of Sherwood.......2003-06-05

Once again, Jennifer Roberson has captured my heart with her book. I thought 'Lady of the Forest' was wonderful, and this is the best sequel I have ever read. You laugh, you cry, you hate, you love.. To put it simply: 'This book rocks!' :D

Lady of Sherwood (Review).......2003-03-17

This book I read in two days. Two days! I loved it's prelude and I love this book the same. It takes a lot to make me cry while reading, this book did it. 'Lady of Sherwood' I can claim to be one of my favorite books of all time. Jennifer Roberson does a wonderful job of writing out the emotion behind every character. Definately a must-read!

Adventures Of Robin Hood & His Merry Outlaws (Greenwich House Classics Library)

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Adventures Of Robin Hood and His Merry Outlaws -Justin
Adventures Of Robin Hood and His Merry Outlaws -Justin

Adventures Of Robin Hood & His Merry Outlaws (Greenwich House Classics Library)
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Manufacturer: Random House Value Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0517436027
Release Date: 1984-08-22

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Adventures Of Robin Hood and His Merry Outlaws -Justin.......2005-01-26

Robin Hood and His Outlaws is a wonderful story written by Howard Pyle. This book includes action, archery, castles, and tricks played by Hood. Robin is a peace loving man until an evil sheriff steals away his love. Robin then has to join the "merry men" until his loyal friend the king returns. While he is a bandit, he steals from the rich, gives to the poor, and plays tricks on the sheriff. I loved this book because Robin Hood is sly and tricky. This book is perfect for children 6 and above

Adventures Of Robin Hood and His Merry Outlaws -Justin.......2005-01-26

Bold Robin Hood and His Outlaw Band (Their Famous Exploits in Sherwood Forest)

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Bold Robin Hood and His Outlaw Band (Their Famous Exploits in Sherwood Forest)

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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000KF36CE

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Bold Robin Hood and his Outlaw Band: their famous exploits in Sherwood Forest.
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Manufacturer: NY: Harper & Brothers, 1921, c1912.
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ASIN: B000LRW7L2

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