Enjoyable historical romp.

This is the third book in the series I have listened to. They are enjoyable historical fiction that seems to be quite well researched and the storyline flows together well developing the characters to make them credible and entices you to follow their life stories. The narrator is good and I am relieved that after the first two books he has learned to pronounce foliage properly. In novels that are based in and around forests, the word pops up more often than you would think. I find the silences that have now been introduced at the end of each chapter annoying. More than once I have found myself checking Bluetooth connections or rewinding only to find the narrator has obviously gone for another fag break All in all a good read and I have already ordered the 4th book in what was to be a trilogy.

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Another excellent offering from Steven McKay

If you could sum up Rise of the Wolf in three words, what would they be?

A great book

What was one of the most memorable moments of Rise of the Wolf?

Too many to list

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The fight with Sir Guy of Gisbourne

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Absorbed

Any additional comments?

Another excellent offering from Steven McKay. He has a very engaging way of telling a story so it never drags or gets boring. The tale holds one's attention to the end.
Descriptions are vivid and graphic yet most likely accurate to the period. One really gets the feeling one is there with the characters. The story also gives a sharp impression impression what it must have been like in those times.
Let me not say anymore. Read it for yourself !!!

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another great book by Steven A Mckay

loved this book its well worth a read for anyone who loves the robin hood tales

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They just keep getting better.

If you could sum up Rise of the Wolf in three words, what would they be?

Great Legend Retelling

What was one of the most memorable moments of Rise of the Wolf?

The archery tournament.

Have you listened to any of Nick Ellsworth’s other performances? How does this one compare?

He got better with each book, and he's read the whole series.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Rise of the Wolf

Any additional comments?

This is a faithful capture of the Robin Hood legend. The characters are fantastic. It's brilliantly paced, too. I laughed and cried, and couldn't put it down.

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Legend comes to life

I usually like my heroes to be real people and my novels based, however loosely, on fact. However, this series has had me hooked from the first paragraph of book one, to the last word in this, the third of the series of four.
Robin Hood and his band of outlaws are a surprisingly likeable bunch of human beings, you can feel for the characters, and find yourself rooting for them when faced with authority, which, to me, is a sign of excellent workmanship by the author.
For me the series contains the perfect balance of action, intrigue and just a little romance. Perfection.
I really cannot wait for book four, although I feel a little sad that it will be the last.
I would recommend this book to any reader who enjoys historical novels, be it Roman, Egyptian, etc. I came out of my comfort zone and was very pleasantly surprised. You will be too.

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Brtter editing please

This could've done with some better editing around chapter endings and the pauses between paragraphs. I didn't buy this for asmr mouth sounds.

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Bloody good show

Thoroughly enjoyed the performance. This series reminds me a lot of the Sharpe series, in that it's a well characterised romp through pseudo history that you know the hero will be alright in the end. Relaxing and fun listen with great action.

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