This is a wonderful re-telling of the tale of Robin Hood. Lawhead has chosen to re-create the story in a new and different way, using ideas from the old legends and songs written about Robin Hood. The book is well-written, drawing you into the story and the lives of the characters. I like the detail with which Lawhead writes, from the development of characters to descriptions of the land in which they live to the feelings of the people as they are losing their freedom. It was a very enjoyable and worthwhile read.

Much more exciting than other Robin Hood tales.

This is more like it. Not a suspiciously overly jubilant pompous sharp-shooter in tights swinging from trees- this mean, bruised and bleeding outlaw has a real score to settle. There is an essay at the end of the book which should be read first, so that you can understand why Lawhead set the story in Wales, not England, and in 1093, the time of William Rufus, not King John. William Rufus (William II, or Red William), is the son of the William I (the Conqueror of the famous 1066 Invasion of England), so in this story, much of England had already been settled by the Normans, who were also continuing further attempts into Wales. Set in a difficult & tumultuous time, when the fates of the last of the fighting British trying to save their lands would have hung in the balance. The second book introduces Will Scarlet, and I plan to read that.

I only knew Robin Hood through the cartoons. A cheery lad who everyone would love....
Lawhead paints a different picture:
A young prince forced to survive in hiding or face death. Survivors of his city band together to survive, and slowly take back their home.

The only complaint would be the British names, which i found hard to pronounce at times.

This book is a wonderful read. A twist on the old Robin Hood tale Lawhead has taken it upon himself to explore where the tale of Robin Hood could've originated. Familar names in unfamilar suroundings. I was pleased at the originality and enjoyed Lawheads bravery in taking a familar story and making it new. can't wait for the second book!

After a slow and disjointed start, I was worried I’d never be able to get into Lawhead’s adaptation of the Robin Hood story. Then, last night I picked it up to read before bed…and ended up swallowing the last 400 pages in one fell swoop. I enjoyed the tale so deeply, that its sequel, Scarlet, has jumped ahead of the 20 or so books already patiently waiting in my “to be read” pile. A great adventure yarn whether or not “robyn hoode” is your thing.

It's been a while since I've enjoyed a book as much as I have this one. Stephen Lawhead has long been one of my favorite authors and Hood was everything I expected one of his books to be and more.

Definitely a must-read!

I'm sure you've heard the tale of Robin Hood before.. but never like this! I could not put this book down and ended up reading it in a amazing 5.5 hrs! The language of the book is not too hard to get into considering all the english vernacular. I have recommended this book to a few people and everyone has the same opinion. A must read!

As usual another astounding version of the one of lifes great tales. I could not have envisioned a better way to show a realistic caption of Robin Hood. Just like in the Arthur Pendragon cycle of stories, it pulls you in until you just can't stop yourself from falling in love with ancient lore. Thanks again.