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The Outlaws of Sherwood (Paperback)

by Robin McKinley (Author)
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin USA; Reissue edition (May 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0698119592
  • ISBN-13: 978-0698119598
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 173,609 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The author retells the adventures of Robin Hood and his band of outlaws who live in Sherwood Forest in twelfth-century England.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Robin Hood and Marian are both wonderfully human heroes, 11 Jun 2003
By Geri Ceci Cupery (Madison, Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews
In Robin McKinley's retelling of the legend of Robin Hood, Robin is a complex character who wants neither to be legendary nor heroic. He finds himself declared an outlaw and a murderer, though the truth is that he meant only to wound, not kill, the man who sought to murder him. The wind betrayed him and his arrow killed his enemy. Fleeing into Sherwood Forest, he is joined by his true friends who would rather share his exile than labor on in "respectable" society under the greedy Sheriff of Nottingham. Not the least of these is Marian, who leads a double life as both one of the outlaw band's best archers, and as a noblewoman in her father's house who can keep Robin informed of the Sheriff's plans.
McKinley's characters are believable because they are full of human flaws, yet they keep their grip on an admirable moral code that makes them very sympathetic protagonists. The romance between Robin and Marian is understated to an almost painful degree, but still McKinley portrays their love as so deep and true it can't be denied. Later in the book, she introduces a parallel romance between Little John and the younger sister of Will Scarlet -- but I won't go into details because you should have the pleasure of reading it yourself. I'm so pleased this Firebird edition came out in 2002 so that more readers can enjoy it.
McKinley specializes in heroines who are as brave as their male counterparts, and in her version, both Robin and Marian are the heroes of the story. Bravo!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it, 26 Mar 2008
By marlaguette "marla" (washington usa) - See all my reviews
I love this book. I read about 5 times and i found it better each time. this story brought the tale of robin hood to life for me. at the beginning when i got it for school i thought it was going to be boring but to my amazement no it was actually very very good.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant And Original Retelling Of A Classic Folktale, 29 Jun 2001
This review is from: Outlaws of Sherwood, The (Hardcover)
Robin Mckinley takes a supposedly well known tale and turns it on its head with great effect.I first read this book when I was 14 and it took me another 11 years to get hold of a copy but it was well worth the wait. I read this book straight through from cover to cover yet still couldn't get to the end fast enough, however when I did, it was still a surprise. The writing is great, as with all her books, and the imagery fantastic. If you are going to read 2 books by Mckinley make this at least 1 of them (the other is the Blue sword). If you do take this home you will not be disappointed.
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