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Decades later, I can still hear echoes of The Eagle of the Ninth in my head : the chink of mail, the tired beat of the legionaries' feet. (The Independent )
What a splendid story it is, compulsive reading! (Junior Bookshelf )
What a splendid story it is, compulsive reading! (Junior Bookshelf )
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Can Marcus solve the mystery of the missing Ninth Legion?
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58 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have to declare a vested interest from the outset. Eagle of the Ninth was one of the first historical fiction books I can remember reading as a child, and it instilled in me a great love of all things Roman. When wanting to change career from that of a veterinarian to a writer, Eagle of the Ninth helped inspire me to write Roman fiction.
Quite simply, this, in my opinion, is one of the best historical fiction books ever written. Suitable for all ages from 8 or so upwards, it is a stirring read about the pursuit of honour in the face of great danger. Thoroughly recommended.
Ben Kane, author of The Forgotten Legion.
Quite simply, this, in my opinion, is one of the best historical fiction books ever written. Suitable for all ages from 8 or so upwards, it is a stirring read about the pursuit of honour in the face of great danger. Thoroughly recommended.
Ben Kane, author of The Forgotten Legion.
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book starts by following the career of a young Roman soldier, Marcus, who has been posted to Britain. After his ambitions are shattered, he finds warmth from some unexpected friendships and is called upon to undertake a great adventure when his life appeared to be over. His task, to save Roman rule in Britain, solve the mystery of the missing 9th legion and most importantly, salvage his father's honour.
This book is a fantastic adventure story, moving and vividly imaginative. I first read it aged about 8 and have reread it every few years ever since. I think it moves me more each time I reread it. The writing is simple but beautiful. The starkness of life in those times is not ignored but it is also a celebration of friendship. Very highly recommended.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Why has nobody made a film of this book? It seems a gross oversight to me. This is Gladiator only on English soil. It has all the key ingredients, love, treachery, loyalty, friendship, destiny and a great historical background. I love the fact that the book is based on a real incident. It is well written and really pacy in style. The characters are strong and the atmosphere Sutcliff manages to evoke as the hero and his sidekick wander further from the "civilised" land they know is wonderful, tense and creepy. I finished this book in one sitting and immediately went and bought the other two in the series. I'm saving them because I shall be gutted when they end.
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The Eagle of the Ninth
An excellent read well recommended and better than the film - I know surprise, surprise! You care about the characters and its an interesting period.
Published 11 days ago by Cygfa
Poor
This book had too much scene setting - it appears to have been written as part of a series (whcih indeed, it is). Read more
Published 1 month ago by G o' 'fax
The Eagle flies
Like other reviewers, I have returned to this story many years after first reading it in my early teens. It has stood the test of time. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. P. A. Bellamy
Loved this book as a child, still love it & now my sons love it.
I must have read this story aged around nine, and loved it for the action scenes, and the quest element. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tinkertoo
Much better than I was expecting!
NO SPOILERS.
I had this set of disks in my hot little hands before I realised that a)it was a dramatisation of the book, not a reading of the book itself, and b) the... Read more
I had this set of disks in my hot little hands before I realised that a)it was a dramatisation of the book, not a reading of the book itself, and b) the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Scott
Disappointing Radio Adaptation.
Knowing something of the period and the mystery surrounding the disappearance of the 9th legion from the historical record, I was keen to listen to this radio drama. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Prof TBun
Roman Legion with a difference
This is an old novel and relates to one legionaire and his 'slave' Totally different to the usual novels concerning the invasion of Britain and the clashes with the tribes. Read more
Published 6 months ago by A. Coop
A promising story - a sadly lacking audio interpretation
The following review contains a couple of broad spoilers.
When I ordered this audiobook I had no idea that I had actually read the Eagle of the Ninth many moons ago when... Read more
When I ordered this audiobook I had no idea that I had actually read the Eagle of the Ninth many moons ago when... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Simon McMahon
easy listening
The Eagle of the Ninth is well scripted and entertaining, the scenes are successfully divided and timed. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Colliesaluki
Powerful adaptation
Given that The Eagle of the Ninth is one of the best known, and most popular works of historical fiction, an audio adaptation was always going to be a potential albatros. Read more
Published 9 months ago by S. Lindgren
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