Templar Trilogy 01 Knights Of The Black And White

a bit disappointing

This review is from: 02 Standard Of Honor Book Two Of The Templar Trilogy (Mass Market Paperbound)

2 days ago

I've read almost all of Jack Whyte's books and have generally enjoyed them. They are long, but so elegantly written and generally very interesting. This book did not really tie in immediately with the preceding volume of the trilogy. That's unfortunate. Also, it was fairly slow - even slower than normal for this author.

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Through The Years

This review is from: Knights Of The Black And White (Hardcover)

3 months ago

First of all, this novel took me a really long time to get through. I felt the whole middle of this book a little dry and I found it hard to want to keep reading. That being said both the start and the ending were very good. The characters are all very well thought up. I loved the views of the knights and the novels history, fact or fiction. I enjoyed that we don't just follow anyone person, that the story follows the ORDER and anything that concerns them. and that time is irrelevant and… + read more

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yet another great book by jack whyte

This review is from: Templar Trilogy 02 Standard Of Honor (Hardcover)

2 years ago

jack whyte has an amazing ability to use historical facts to weave an amazing story that always has rich and interesting characters.

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Very Good read.

3 months ago

I really enjoyed thisbook and I have started the second one. You won't want to put it down.

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A Little Disappointed

This review is from: 02 Standard Of Honor Book Two Of The Templar Trilogy (Mass Market Paperbound)

12 months ago

While still a good read...........the crusades, Richard the Lion Heart & political intrigue, I had hoped to see a continuance or hook-up with the Temple Mount discoveries in Book 1. Book 3 will be available in 2009 Spring and seems to be more interesting: as it involves Philip IV, who arrested/outlawed/disbanded the Templars. A chapter 1 excerpt of book 3 was included at the end of book 2.

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Canada should be proud!

This review is from: Knights Of The Black And White (Hardcover)

3 years ago

It is unusual for me to buy a hard cover book, but when I spied Knights of the Black & White I could not pass it by. Mr. Whyte absolutely captivated me with his Dream of Eagles series - his attention to detail and unparalleled writing in addition to a subject matter (Arthur & Merlin) dear to my heart have put him at the top of my list of favourite authors. Knights did not disappoint. What insight into a subject that has been an enigma to me! The characters and their inner turmoil with the… + read more

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Keeps the suspense

This review is from: Templar Trilogy 02 Standard Of Honor (Hardcover)

2 years ago

yet another glimpse ways of life and inter-personal relationships woven into a complex web of hidden agendas and history writing feats

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Where's your editor, Jack?

7 months ago

Here I am writing a review after only one hundred and seven pages. It's not my policy, but I have enough to say that I think this early review is valid. The entire first section of Knights of the Black and White, called Beginnings by Jack Whyte, is the biggest, clunkiest most useless piece of exposition I have ever read. It is a classic example of an author's cerebral, pre-writing work spilling over into their novel without any thought for pacing, necessity or readability. Indeed, it took… + read more

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PAGES MISSING!!!

This review is from: 02 Standard Of Honor Book Two Of The Templar Trilogy (Mass Market Paperbound)

14 months ago

Started off good then it was hard to keep interest, especially when pages 749-780 where missing!! In its place was repeat of pages 685-716. ISBN # - 13:9780143017387

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Great Story Telling

This review is from: Knights Of The Black And White (Hardcover)

3 years ago

Mr.Whyte, first time i read your books and i must say this one is well written. Your insight to this time period is just amazing , descriptions of events and people really sets the mood. Hey Dan Brown you can learn something from Jack if you try just focus on the Novel part and not the deception between fact and fiction ...hehe.

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A terrific book

13 months ago

This book takes place in medieval times featuring Hugh de Payens, Baldwin II, etc. Watch how this author explains the creation of the order of the "warrior monks" - gotta be the oldest oxymoron ever, but he seems to nail it. Sprinkled throughout the book are several incidents and clues clearly found in Freemason rites of today. Well written, hard to put this book down. An incredible find on the temple mount....the so called secret. It's a trilogy, so yeah, I'm hooked and will order the next… + read more

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Can't wait for the other books

13 months ago

If you liked or loved Jack Whyte's earlier work, you won't be disappointed here. The pacing is excellent, the action is well described, and the intrigue is very good. This book carries a side story that in itself is good, but the main story line has all the elements that keeps you turning pages. The last two chapters carry the main story line punch and sets up well for the following books. This is a great start to the trilogy.

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