Review: Book One of Circle of Ceridwen put me right in the middle of Anglo-Saxon England, trying to survive the Vikings.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 18, 2014
I really liked the realism of the language and descriptions of the people, places, experiences, general domestic life and beliefs of the times. I can't really judge as to accuracy but the story puts you right in the middle of the Vikings' conquest of the Saxons in England. The character Ceridwen, is charming and likeable. Her responses and behavior exemplifies attitudes and beliefs of the time. I would have liked to have learned more about her mother. She was unusual for her lifestyle and behavior. Men ruled with a harsh hand over women, but could if given a reason be kind, generous and loving. Life in England during any of it's many ancient conquests was difficult and dangerous and life spans were short. The characters really come to life, I am waiting for the sequels. If I had a negative I would say that the story did kind of drag on at times, the author wrote of the everyday life of her subjects in great detail, made for a very long book.