Not as good as the first book...

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Steven McKay is self published and is first book topped the Kindle charts. Amazon then printed his book Wolf's Head and it did well. I think the author may have rushed publishing his second book to capitalize on the success of his first book. I can't say I blame him. But it does feel a little rushed. It reminds me of musicians who release a second album too soon, it will have some good tunes, but the rest is filler. Given a little more time this could have been better. Will it tempt me into listening to Book 3 when it arrives? I'm not sure. When I purchased this it was the Audible Deal of the Day, so I can't complain.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Its a pretty grim read throughout and this element of danger to key characters added an edge to the book.

Which character – as performed by Nick Ellsworth – was your favourite?

Nick Ellsworth is a good reader. Its a straight reading with different voices for each character (obviously) Some narrators seem to act out their books and they drag me into the story. Perfectly decent clear reading. On the plus side he's British so he doesn't torture British place names like Adam Verner mangles place name in Stephen Lawhead's, Robin Hood trilogy.

Could you see The Wolf and the Raven being made into a movie or a TV series? Who would the stars be?

Probably not. The standout TV show for the Robin Hood legend is still Richard Carpenter's Robin of Sherwood. If a producer was to remake the Hood legend they'd be better choosing Angus Donald's Outlaw Chronicles. They are better written and feature more rounded believable characters.

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed the first book, as it was woven around a real historical event. This book deals with the fall out of the event but doesn't align itself to other events. Its more of a journal of a men on the run. Its fine and takes risk with major characters but I'm writing this review a few months after listening and I'm struggling to recall the events of the book. I think the bad language will put some people off. I remember some of the anachronistic writing made me smile. At one point I remember people were fast tracked into the castle. I could just picture Robin with a wrist band, sauntering passed surly plebs queuing. A medieval Alton Towers!

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thoroughly enjoyable

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Second book in the series,taking you further into the characters,the history of the period and woven with the threads of a story already familiar but different in this telling

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New take on Hood, his men and medieval Britain

Some good ideas but seemed a bit slow and some of the language too modern

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Very Entertaining Audiobook

Not normally my kind of thing. Really enjoyable take on Robin Hood (be aware of the bad language throughout this read) but does not deter from an excellent story.

The narrator is perfect for this style of work & he came across without any hitch for a ten & half hour reading. I would like to hear more from him.

Will definitely be listening to this many times in future. Thank you Audible for a delightful sale purchase.

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Fantastic

I thought the first book was brilliant but this second book supersedes it cant wait for the next book out.

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Good new take on Robin Hood

Very well read. And really enjoyed the story. Even if the end fight seen is a little predictable. The characters have interesting stories, which kept me listening for 6 hours straight! Can't wait for book 3.

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interesting take on the Robin Hood legend

the 2nd of 3-4 books about Robin Hood. more believable than Hollywood and very readable.

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Excellent Again !

Would you consider the audio edition of The Wolf and the Raven to be better than the print version?

N/A

What other book might you compare The Wolf and the Raven to, and why?

Wolf's Head

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

Good

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

Interest

Any additional comments?

As with the first book I listened to; the superb Wolf's Head. I was struggling with some well known authors and wondering why I was bothering. Then the breath of fresh air, Steven's writing. Again came along.
This book is not for the PC. That is why it has a realistic feel to it. That is probably pretty much how they spoke then. With plenty of strong Anglo-Saxon words that have now come into common usage around the world.
The descriptions are graphic, necessarily so, and transport you to Sherwood Forest with the outlaws. As in my previous review I do not intend to give too much away, as that would spoil it for the new reader.
Just take the book on board and enjoy it and be swished away quicker than Robin's arrow.
Highly recommended.

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brilliant

book number two was as good as the first in the series,loved it, now to number three in the series.

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I couldn't put it down

Would you listen to The Wolf and the Raven again? Why?

Definitely. It's historical fiction, and it's Robin Hood. I need no other reason.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Wolf and the Raven?

The dual near the end.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

All of them. It's impossible to pick one.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Little John's story.

Any additional comments?

I just couldn't stop listening to this. It had the perfect blend of action and emotion. A brilliant sequel to Wolf's Head.

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