Helpful Score: 1
Enjoyed this read a great deal but not as much as Scarlet. Tuck is a gentle, pious man who believes in justice and fairness. He tells the story in his own way. I felt that Lawhead had a little trouble getting into this character. Perhaps it's my imagination but I thought that he seemed more attuned to Will Scarlet! It was fun to read about the battles and how the long bow could stand against knights with swords and horses. Thank you Mr. Lawhead for more information about that topic at the end of the novel. However, anyone who reads this series should certainly finish with Tuck as it wraps up the story so delightfully well.
This is book 3 of The King Raven Trilogy.
I cannot say any more about this series than I have said already. Tuck continues to build upon an already solid foundation and it brings the series to a sound and satisfying (although relatively anti-climactic but completely realistic) close.
Everything that Hood started out with and that Scarlet built upon, Tuck takes one step further. Everything political that was building comes to a head. The danger, death, deception, and destruction continue to increase. The ultimate fate of Elfael will finally be decided.
Tuck is the namesake for this final installment. He is a prominent character to be sure, but he does not take center stage. I though that Lawhead did a very nice job of spreading the spotlight among all of the main characters, of bringing each of their stories to a fitting close.
In all, this was a series well worth reading. It breathed fresh new life into a worn out tale and is one of those rare series that I can see myself reading for a second time (or even a third) in the years to come. He made Bran a completely believable and reluctant hero, with heavy doses flaws and greatness alike. He also made me want to learn how to shoot a longbow. Kudos to Mr. Lawhead for creating such an amazing series. My only disappointment is that I have no more of it left to read.
I cannot say any more about this series than I have said already. Tuck continues to build upon an already solid foundation and it brings the series to a sound and satisfying (although relatively anti-climactic but completely realistic) close.
Everything that Hood started out with and that Scarlet built upon, Tuck takes one step further. Everything political that was building comes to a head. The danger, death, deception, and destruction continue to increase. The ultimate fate of Elfael will finally be decided.
Tuck is the namesake for this final installment. He is a prominent character to be sure, but he does not take center stage. I though that Lawhead did a very nice job of spreading the spotlight among all of the main characters, of bringing each of their stories to a fitting close.
In all, this was a series well worth reading. It breathed fresh new life into a worn out tale and is one of those rare series that I can see myself reading for a second time (or even a third) in the years to come. He made Bran a completely believable and reluctant hero, with heavy doses flaws and greatness alike. He also made me want to learn how to shoot a longbow. Kudos to Mr. Lawhead for creating such an amazing series. My only disappointment is that I have no more of it left to read.
Awesome book, as the previous book, I know the original folklore, and this was a pleasant end to the awesome series. Well written, and a wonderful story.
I was afraid of the ending, I have to admit. Knowing how the original Robin Hood legend ended, I was wondering how Lawhead would deal with it. I won't give it away, but I was satisfied and pleased with how he ended things.
Bran's adventures outside of Elfael in this book were quite interesting. Tuck might have been the titular character, but I felt like he didn't have very much to do with this series. I'd rather have had Little John in the spotlight.
A good ending to a good series.
Bran's adventures outside of Elfael in this book were quite interesting. Tuck might have been the titular character, but I felt like he didn't have very much to do with this series. I'd rather have had Little John in the spotlight.
A good ending to a good series.
Tuck by Stephen Lawhead is the third and final book in the King Raven trilogy. A telling of the tale of Rhi Bran Hud, aka Robin Hood as his name evolved to over time. In typical Lawhead fashion, his characters have depth. You feel with them, fear with them, and cheer with them. This book focuses primarily on Tuck, everyone's favorite friar, and his involvement with Rhi Bran and his band of not-so-merry men. Particularly of role, is his role during the settling of the Welsh rebellion. [4/5]
While going from really enjoying Hood and then to absolutely loving Scarlet it was no surprise that I was thoroughly impressed with Tuck. The first book in the series, Hood was told from a narrative standpoint outside the eyes of the main characters. The second, Scarlet was directly dictated by Scarlet himself. And lastly, the third, Tuck was narrated partially by Tuck and partially by an outside vision. The change in perspective through out the series was very unique to me and I felt that it made the series come more alive than it would have in a monotone narration.
Though, I suppose one could read this book alone without having read the first two in the series. I would not suggest it because you will miss so much, however the bard's poetry through out in the beginning of each section does a wonderful job of recreating the tale. Having read the first two books over two years ago, I really loved having the reminder of the plot that I might have forgotten.
Friar Tuck's final installation to the trilogy completes the story in a favorable manor that I could never have imagined. There is much action and battle, but also underlying romance from characters you would not have thought it possible. Easily, I would tell you that this story is about hope and perseverance. Journeys to other areas of the continent filled with excitement and disappointment as well build through out the story and give you encouragement to continuously turn the pages until there are no more.
My one regret with this story is that it has ended. It was so good and so much fun to read that I cannot wait for future books filled with the imagination of Stephen Lawhead to become available. I highly recommend this book, but also the entire series as well. Go read the excerpts available on Lawhead's website and decide for yourself if it might be of interest. I doubt you will be disappointed.
Though, I suppose one could read this book alone without having read the first two in the series. I would not suggest it because you will miss so much, however the bard's poetry through out in the beginning of each section does a wonderful job of recreating the tale. Having read the first two books over two years ago, I really loved having the reminder of the plot that I might have forgotten.
Friar Tuck's final installation to the trilogy completes the story in a favorable manor that I could never have imagined. There is much action and battle, but also underlying romance from characters you would not have thought it possible. Easily, I would tell you that this story is about hope and perseverance. Journeys to other areas of the continent filled with excitement and disappointment as well build through out the story and give you encouragement to continuously turn the pages until there are no more.
My one regret with this story is that it has ended. It was so good and so much fun to read that I cannot wait for future books filled with the imagination of Stephen Lawhead to become available. I highly recommend this book, but also the entire series as well. Go read the excerpts available on Lawhead's website and decide for yourself if it might be of interest. I doubt you will be disappointed.
