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A review by juller
Ivanhoe by Walter Scott
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. It is a great adventure story. I know it is billed a romance, but it is not a romance in the modern sense of the romance genre. The characters were stereotypes, but that was part of what made it a fun read. That and the band of outlaws lead by Robin Hood. Oh, and the jester Wamba, who was much more wise than the fool he played. While the story was entertaining, it was not all fluff. For example, the authors use of the stereotypes to make his point, or the criticism of the early church (Drunk friars, unchaste warrior monks).
The only part that was a little disappointing was how one of the characters died. The character shall remain nameless so as not to spoil it for those who have not read the book. But dying because of conflicting inner passions??
I also liked the glimpse it gave into the long-ago era, though I am not sure that the novel is entirely historically accurate. But that just means I am now inspired to learn more about a time I have somewhat ignored.
The only part that was a little disappointing was how one of the characters died. The character shall remain nameless so as not to spoil it for those who have not read the book. But dying because of conflicting inner passions??
I also liked the glimpse it gave into the long-ago era, though I am not sure that the novel is entirely historically accurate. But that just means I am now inspired to learn more about a time I have somewhat ignored.