![]() ![]() Robin McKinley is, perhaps, one of the best writers I have ever read, especially her books Outlaws of Sherwood and Beauty. (Which is interesting because you wouldn't have thought that character to be a main one) This book has everything a familiar-yet-new story, adventure, romance, humor, good characters, evil villians, battles, great setting, (I love medieval times!) etc. ![]() Of course it was still Robin's view through most of it, but frequently Friar Tuck too, and then towards the end it was often Cecil. It was also interesting how during different times, the viewpoint switched around to many people. ![]() King Richard was intriguing I couldn't figure out if I liked him or not. Little John was the perfect large-yet-quiet faithful companion. (Sibyl, Eva, etc.) Will and Much provided some humor, and an arrogance that was actually likable, which is rare. It was cool how Marian was actually the great archer, and that there was other women in the outlaws. He couldn't even shoot that well! I liked the way all the characters where so human, and yet most (the outlaws anyway) were very likable. ![]() He wasn't the overconfident, always-merry man that is so often portrayed. This book lived up to it's expectations, and more! I liked the interesting twist how Robin wasn't the unusual more-than-human hero. So when I found her books in the library, I had to take "The Outlaws of Sherwood". I've always loved the story of Robin Hood, and Robin McKinley was reccommended to me as an author I would like. ![]()
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