Review: POV,POV and plot
Rating: 1 out of 5
Date: 10 10, 2013
There are two reasons the author got at least one star. I'm compelled to give a star rating, few errors, which is refreshing and surprising for a badly crafted novel, and her sword fighting scenes were well executed. However, the fact that it's a Robin Hood wannabe/ripoff makes me wonder if the sword fights were indeed original. The heroine's dithering between two men for half the book annoyed me. the covert sexual attention Buxton gives Crispin is stupid as was Crispin's boot-licking of the bad guy. All the characters were contrary except Buxton. There were, in my opinion plot flaws, like Prince John wanting to kill his brother, then miraculously not. I found the use of modern American colloquialism in medieval times ridiculous. I don't expect olde worldy speak, but at least stay close to the truth and realism. the head-hopping did my head in. Perhaps the author should challenge herself and practice writing from one point of view for at least a few pages, but that requires talent and knowing your craft. The worst head-hopping happened in fight sequences, I got dizzy never mind the people fighting. I've seen head-hopping done with skill, but this was not one of them. in the beginning the head hops were dealt with in sections and I could deal with that, but half way through the wheels fell off and it became a free for all. To sum up, the book was annoying instead of enjoyable, but then I have heard the story in it's many variations before. I doubt I will bother with any more of this author's novels, I might end up grinding away all my teeth in frustration.