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| Title | : | Lion of Ireland (Brian Boru #1) |
| Author | : | Morgan Llywelyn |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 448 pages |
| Published | : | March 6th 2002 by Forge (first published February 26th 1980) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Cultural. Ireland. Fantasy. European Literature. Irish Literature |
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Paperback | Pages: 448 pages Rating: 4.14 | 3633 Users | 213 Reviews
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Morgan Llywelyn's New York Times bestselling historical classic of the greatest Irish king King. Warrior. Lover. Brian Boru was stronger, braver, and wiser than all other men--the greatest king Ireland has ever known. Out of the mists of the country's most violent age, he merged to lead his people to the peak of their golden era. Set against the barbaric splendor of the tenth century, this is a story rich in truth and legend, in which friends become deadly enemies, bedrooms turn into battlefields, and dreams of glory transform into reality.
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| Original Title: | Lion of Ireland |
| ISBN: | 0765302578 (ISBN13: 9780765302571) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Brian Boru #1, Celtic World of Morgan Llywelyn #5 |
| Characters: | Brian Boru |
| Literary Awards: | Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee (1981) |
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Ratings: 4.14 From 3633 Users | 213 ReviewsWeigh Up Appertaining To Books Lion of Ireland (Brian Boru #1)
Brilliant, the characters leap from the pages and instill themselves in your soul with all the passion and power of the Irish people. This is history and myth, truth and fiction, brought together for entertainment and to tell a message. The story of Brian Boru is one of anyone desiring with a fervency of the spirit to build a place of joy and prosperity, knowing at times that to do so begins with pain and battle. This is a story of humanity and in it is found a great deal to love and hold.You know shit just got bad when an arrogant self centred and despicable prat like Gaston is correct. Now..... Oh Bloody hell where to start? I haven't been this disappointed in a novel since last year with the Red Tent and finished that one! Heck 'Lion of Ireland' has the dubious honour of being my first DNF of 2015. IMHO a book that fails so badly on several accounts-characterisation, historical accuracy, writing style, treatment of female characters, etcetera....Lion of Ireland is the story of
Truly, the best book I have ever read. I keep going back to it over and over again and Brian Boru has become a hero of mine. In a time when Vikings were invading Ireland, tribes were warring and life was hard, it was highly improbable that a 12th born son would ever become King of Ireland. And yet Brian did the impossible - united the whole of Ireland for the only time in history. His vision, his determination and his passion for his country and his people were incredible.And yet, Brian was
3.0 stars. I liked this book but really thought I was going to love it. While well written and having a great larger-than-life main character, I never really connected with the story like I thought I would. This is one I may try to approach again sometime down the road and see if my opinion changes.
For all those I initially sent out recommendations to, disregard. Am on the last knockings and for Ireland would say that Rutherfurd's offerings are far, far superior. This was more a young adult thing.---------------------------------------------St Patrick's Day 2012Dedication:For CHARLESFor SEANFor MICHAELOpening: The little boy sat on the crown of a rocky hill, his thin arms hugging his scabby knees. He tilted his head and gazed up into the immense vault of the sky, feeling wonderfully alone.
This book is written really well if you're really into medieval history... it reminded me of an Irish "Game Of Thrones" but much more pulp. It was too long, that was my biggest problem, and I like long books if they can hold my interest, but I got tired of it by the time Gormlaith became a major character. It was just hard to care anymore. However it was interesting and did a good job of telling a multigenerational story with a lot of viewpoints across a characters' entire life. I like how it
Lion of Ireland tells the story of Brian Boru, the great High King of Ireland. Im not at all familiar with Irish history and learned a lot while reading this. I found Brians history, and that of Ireland, to be so interesting. I especially loved the beginning of the book where we saw Brian in his youth and watched him become one heck of a warrior - a force to be reckoned with. The battle scenes were intense and described so well and in such detail that I felt like I was there on the battlefield.
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