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Summary: A wonderful book that brings you back 1000 years in history.
Review: Another incredible hit from Llywelyn. Once again she has done her research before writing this historically accurate novel. Reading this book makes me proud to be Irish! It tells of the family of Brian Boru, the high King of Ireland. This is an absolutely brilliant look into the daily lives of the ancient Irish and kept me reading from start to finish!
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Summary: Enthralling from cover to cover!
Review: For those who have read Lion of Ireland, Pride of Lions is a must. The troubled history of the Irish people is beautifully captured, personified in the heartbreaking figure of Donough, son of Brian Boru. Despite tragedy, the irrepressible Irish spirit, always interwoven with druidic influence, shines through. A book you won't want to put down until you've read every word, but will miss as sorely as a good friend when the tale is told.
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Summary: The sequel to Lion of Ireland, is not what you might expect
Review: From the towering heights of Brian Boru to his Son Donough is enough to give your stomach a flip or two. This book is sad in that it expresses so clearly a boy and his destiny. Especially following his famous father. As hard as he tries to do what he can he is predestined to never again repeat the victories of his father, but in addition when he does find his own peronality he then adds critical elements that make this story one that leaves you feeling sad, for his attempts at recreating the past, and not succeeding.
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Summary: These Lions Also Roar!
Review: I couldn't get enough of "Lion of Ireland", so "Pride of Lions" was a natural next-read. This book, like the first, was also virtually impossible to put down, although I have to admit may not be as good as the first. The ways that the different players scheme to align themselves to Brian Boru's crown is very enjoyable to follow, but the ending leaves something to be desired. I won't give it away, but the ending almost leaves the reader feeling as though the book was rushed and the ending had to be thrown together quickly. Other than that, the book is a very worthy to successor to the story of Brian Boru, and a very fascinating look at the dark and bloody past of the Irish.
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Summary: minority report
Review: I guess I am in the minority here since I didn't think this book was anywhere close to Lion of Ireland. While Pride of Lions proves to be very readable and somewhat interesting book, I thought it was pretty lightweight material and it really wasn't that exciting as Lion of Ireland. I supposed there were few good spots but overall, the book slogs through the story. I think the weakness lies in the length. My paperback version got only 395 pages. This story needs more. But what this story really need was a character, interesting, heroic and true and to be honest, the lead character Donough really don't fit the mode. While I enjoyed Lion of Ireland, this follow-up book falls short. This doesn't mean you shouldn't read it if you enjoyed the first book. Just be prepared that maybe it won't taste good as it smell.
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Summary: Great beginning, falls flat
Review: In her follow-up to the wonderful "Lion of Ireland," Morgan Llywelyn picks up where she left off, spinning the tale of Donough, Brian Boru's eldest surviving son. Her vivid style and talent with words continues the legend she brought back to life with her previous novel. The battle in which Donough, his troops battle-ravaged and starving, face their enemies as hundreds of CuChullains will bring chills to your spine as you read. However, although the novel starts off with the potential to live up to her previous triumph, the book comes to an all to quick and unsatisfying ending.
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Summary: Great beginning, falls flat
Review: In her follow-up to the wonderful "Lion of Ireland," Morgan Llywelyn picks up where she left off, spinning the tale of Donough, Brian Boru's eldest surviving son. Her vivid style and talent with words continues the legend she brought back to life with her previous novel. The battle in which Donough, his troops battle-ravaged and starving, face their enemies as hundreds of CuChullains will bring chills to your spine as you read. However, although the novel starts off with the potential to live up to her previous triumph, the book comes to an all to quick and unsatisfying ending.
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Summary: Great followup to the Lion of Ireland
Review: Morgan Llywelyn does it again.
Another great book in her collection of historical fiction. We follow the happening of the sons of Brian Boru and all the other luminaries that created the political scene in the age of the viking, irelands awakening and the rethinking of kings and kingdoms. Though it does have some conjecture and uses items that have very little basis in history or have been proven it is still a great book. Enjoyable reading with a lot of reality and lifelikeness. Buy this together with Lion of Ireland and have a great time following the story of The O'brain clan.
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Summary: Superbly written historical fiction
Review: Morgan Llywelyn's writing continues to be outstanding. She has transformed another piece of Irish history into a very entertaining read. The descriptions are well done without being too wordy. The action is paced nicely and is exciting. The only reason I didn't give this book 5 stars is because, while interesting, the history being related to us is simply not as fascinating as the rise to power and reign of Brian Boru (told of in Llywelyn's Lion of Ireland). Note: this book has nothing whatsoever to do with the Kennedys or bizarre witchcraft conspiracy theories.
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Summary: A continuation and conclusion with an excellent twist
Review: Pride Of Lions does the seemingly impossible task of continuing the story begun in Lion of Ireland, and does it very well. Centering around Donough, the confused youth's efforts to achieve something similar to the peace and prosperity of his father, while at the same time hoping to gain a name as respected and feared throughout the land. The portrait of an Ireland once again torn by tribal warfare and rife with crime paints a very sad picture when compared with Donough. This happens largely in that he has such overwhelming odds to overcome. He is unable to grasp the same energy and support that Brian was able to nurture over many years into an easily gained kingship (hard-fought, but easily gained). He gets support, yes, but nothing seems to work the way he expects. The entire story is based around his attempts to be his father, and the rather startling choice he makes in lieu of what seems to be his finally achieving his greatest goal after going through so much hardship since the story began. Because of the humanity mrs. Llywelyn plays out so well upon Donough, and the choice he makes (very unconventional way to end a stroy like this), make this a superb read and well worth your money. And sequel skeptics: Never fear, this is the real deal. You won't be disappointed.
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