- Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Press (4 Aug 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0593051971
- ISBN-13: 978-0593051979
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.2 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,427,289 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Manda Scott
'The ultimate warrior's tale...a beautiful, poignant story of vengeance, lost love, outstanding heroism and a quite astonishing capacity for alcohol.'
The Guardian, 13 Spetember, 2003
'Oddly touching and with a strong sense of history as well as myth, HOUND makes for am impressive first novel'
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Green has done a great job in createing a compelling and readable account of Irish Mythology, complete with drink, volience, more drink and fine women. The story weaves together a love story and a tale of friendship as a young boy tries to find his way in the world with his outstanding supernatural abilities, and also brings in the horrers of a war that pits him against friends.
While not completely accurate, this would only be seen by a person who has delved deep into Irish myth and the small mistakes don't take away from the enjoyability of the book
While not completely accurate, this would only be seen by a person who has delved deep into Irish myth and the small mistakes don't take away from the enjoyability of the book
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a fantastic retelling of an old Irish myth, told with good humour and a small dose of scepticism, trust me you wont be disappointed with this and it may entice you to find out about other Irish myths.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I feel as though I've waited a long time for this book. I've always felt daunted by The Tain, but have always wanted to read it, especially when I've been travelling in Ulster. And then along comes 'Hound', a beautifully written, moving and funny version of the Irish classic, told from the point of view of Leary, Cuchulain's charioteer. Green has steeped himself in the legend, and has retold it with verve and elan. Highly recommended.
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A very good read, great story, good action,plenty of
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I really enjoyed this book, it gripped me all the way through. DAVID BOWEN.
meat to get your teeth into.
I really enjoyed this book, it gripped me all the way through. DAVID BOWEN.
Published 12 months ago by david bowen
Hound a dog of a book...
I bought this book after reading some of the reverently written recommendations.I wont make the same mistake twice.Don`t waste anymore time on this book. Read more
Published on 29 May 2008 by Mr. L. Simpson
The Ireland of 2,000 years ago
George Green was born in Dublin in 1956 and brought up in Tipperary, where he lived in a house built on an ancient burial mound. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2008 by J. Chippindale
Fabulous!
I loved this book - but then I like my heroes dark and brooding with an over-developed sense of duty - think Aragorn with a hint of Angel. Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2003 by Jayne Davies
Highly recommended
I read this book in 2 sittings - it is a captivating read. What sets it apart from others is the way the author ties the myth and history together with a thick thread of... Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2003 by Rhuari Bennett
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