- Paperback: 544 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Press; paperback / softback edition (30 Nov 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0593048784
- ISBN-13: 978-0593048788
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.2 x 4.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 115,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Dreaming the Eagle , the first volume of Manda Scott's "Boudica" sequence, is as much about establishing our sense of the issues at stake as it is about Breaca, the future Boadicea, herself. We are given a comprehensive and complex picture of pre-Roman British society--one which neither excludes the down-side of an aristocratic warrior society full of powerful mystics and touchy snobs nor regards it as significantly stranger or more primitive than the Romans these Celts are bound sooner or later to have to fight.
Breaca is a talented fighter, but her real interest is in breeding and training horses; for once, we get a picture of ancient Britain in which economic activity is a serious factor. Scott has an imaginative sympathy with opposed ways of life--Breaca's brother Ban spends time as a slave in Roman territory before being rescued by a Roman friend, and he comes to see much of what is worst and also what is best about Rome. This is the best sort of historical fiction--exciting, full of a sense of how different times feel, and also intelligent about historical issues; Scott knows that at the point when historical events happen, they seem as if they are open chances. --Roz Kaveney
Publishing News, Tim Manderson
'a truly remarkable story full of wonderful atmosphere . . . Intensely exciting a tale of Passion courage and heroism . . . intensely moving.'
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is by far the best 'novel' I have read in a long time. From the start I have been engrossed by Manda Scotts cleaver writting - characters thoughts and feelings are often not reveiled at first, allowing your imaginination to take control, pure escapism - which is what a good book is all about.
From the 1st page the characters, landscape and environment came alive. It's been difficult to put the book down at night. Well worth getting if you're in the mood for a damn good read - not to 'arty' or indepth but still with a strong story to tell.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is one of the best 'historical' novels that I have ever read. Manda Scott manages to capture the people, the sociology and the geography in such a convincing manner that it's hard to believe she hasn't uncovered a lost Iceni tribe in the Fens. The detail is magnificent and without the evidence usually available, Scott has evoked the sense of desperation and emotion experienced by these people in a very difficult time.
Highly recommended! I can't wait for the 2nd book...
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Boudica was a truly engrossing novel. As an historian I am always keen to criticise the frequently purile attempts to capture an age realistically in a piece of fiction. yet Manda Scott achieves this in an enthralling and mindful way. I am only too aware of the lack of evidence on this period but the skilfull way that the author pieces together the jigsaw is clever and it works. I couldn't put it down from start to finish and am chomping at the bit for the next one.
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Absolutely fantastic! There's no beating Manda Scott for what may have happended in Iron Age Brittania (the Roman name of Britain). Can't wait to read all the others in the series. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. G. Johns
rating..boudica
very speedy delivery,,,and packaged well. the condition was used..which we were told,,we thought it was very good..tiny scuff/dent....we a very happy.
Published 19 months ago by da7da7
Brilliant Read.
Well researched, well written, believable characters, & realistic battle scenes.
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Published 21 months ago by Emsworth Hermit
boudica
Great read, characters take on real roles, believable plots. could not wait for the rest of the trilogy. Highly commended. Brian
Published on 5 Mar 2010 by B. F. Bailey
Stamina required for this novel
I am a big fan of fiction based on historical figures / events: Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden are masters of this type of novel. Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2008 by Mr. P. Stefanovic
strong women,swords and wisdom.
if you love stories about strong women,if you love historical novels,then you will love this,the characters have depth,you believe in them,there is love, passion,betrayal,wisdom,i... Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2004 by Felismina Anjos
Boudica: Dreaming the Eagle
This is a great book telling the story of boudica in the first part of this trilogy. you follow the lives boudica and her brother ban, travelling on completely different parts. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2004
Going back in time...
I thought this was a wonderful book.The descriptions of the time are so vivid and the details is fantastic. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2003
Unforgettable
This is one of the most gripping stories that I have ever read, once I started reading I couldn't put it down. Read more
Published on 6 May 2003 by aphrodite16uk
Excellent and captivating!!
Very well written and imaginative. By the time Ban was captured, I couldn't put the book down. The battle was terrific. I can't wait for the trilogy to be complete.
Published on 21 Mar 2003 by Vyctoria Peterson
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