kickerdad - , reviewed on 6/26/2020 + 116 more book reviews

Scarlet by Stephen Lawhead continues the King Raven saga started in the first book in the series, Hood. This is the story of Will Scatlocke, aka Will Scarlet, friend and liege man of Rhi Bran Hud. Told from the perspective of Scarlet, it contains his 'confession' as told personally to the impressionable monk and scribe Odo over a five month period prior to his intended public execution. Through this confession, we learn how Will meets Bran, how he falls in love with Noin, and most important, develop a precise understanding of his perspective of honor and virtue.

Lawhead continues his weaving of the story of a very familiar legend, yet slightly removed in time and space. A risky feat, but one that is handled with mastery and finesse, like the legend Robin Hood himself. Lawheads descriptive and fluid style makes the read easy and the emotions swell; may be the easiest 449 pages I've ever read. [4/5]

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