tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post3228302764876508891..comments2023-09-27T11:05:00.870-04:00Comments on Savvy Verse & Wit: The Kingmaking by Helen HollickSerenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-23996334619138936792009-03-16T20:26:00.000-04:002009-03-16T20:26:00.000-04:00Steven: Thanks for stopping by. I probably can't...Steven: Thanks for stopping by. I probably can't answer all of your questions, but I do agree I would have liked to have seen more of Morgause. I think she was a better antagonist than Winifred. I found that character whiny and shallow and not much depth there.<BR/><BR/>I think my main complaint was the narration...it plugged along and certain scenes appeared but did not propel the storyline Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-43533533192381558612009-03-16T11:19:00.000-04:002009-03-16T11:19:00.000-04:00First of all, let me say that I like the honest re...First of all, let me say that I like the honest review. I haven't read too many reviews in this tour that give positives and negatives. Given that you didn't get all the way to the end, you might not have responses to some of my questions/thoughts.<BR/><BR/>I liked Hollick’s depiction of Arthur: much more real-to-life than the traditional legend. I felt the author did a good job of blending Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-78563793300529167822009-03-08T15:38:00.000-04:002009-03-08T15:38:00.000-04:00I ould love to read this book because I have alwys...I ould love to read this book because I have alwys been interested in the time of King Arthur and the Knights of The Round Table. Thank you for having this giveaway. litefoot873 at hotmail dot comDonna M. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968447299211142399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-90842505892794812772009-03-07T21:52:00.000-05:002009-03-07T21:52:00.000-05:00I like that whole era, think I was born in the wro...I like that whole era, think I was born in the wrong time - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-39052869204258138202009-03-07T20:07:00.000-05:002009-03-07T20:07:00.000-05:00I love reading about King Arthur so I'm sure that ...I love reading about King Arthur so I'm sure that I would enjoy this book. ThanksLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16997905421715436100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-15936363480572633962009-03-07T17:35:00.000-05:002009-03-07T17:35:00.000-05:00These are the types of books I'm just starting to ...These are the types of books I'm just starting to get into. Before it was stict horror, thriller, suspense books. But my friend just borrowed me a different type of book then I am use to reading and I love it so far.<BR/><BR/>sallylynnsara@hotmail.comHomemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15798391652642766025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-88669457246141089912009-03-07T14:59:00.000-05:002009-03-07T14:59:00.000-05:00My husband would love to read this. He and my old...My husband would love to read this. He and my oldest son both love anything dealing with King Arthur. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>candieluster(at)gmail(dot)comCandie Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09826770616531655728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-71652430543030149662009-03-07T14:58:00.000-05:002009-03-07T14:58:00.000-05:00I love the sound of this series -- this is a favor...I love the sound of this series -- this is a favorite period of history -- whether real or imagined! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book. <BR/>geebee.reads AT gmail DOT comGwendolyn B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03306180985189176946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-17926788808064898732009-03-07T13:13:00.000-05:002009-03-07T13:13:00.000-05:00It sounds very neat. I really like reading books ...It sounds very neat. I really like reading books about Arthurian legend.Meaghan F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06594490556239028934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-69627351607619648432009-03-06T22:44:00.000-05:002009-03-06T22:44:00.000-05:00It sounds somewhat like the once and future king w...It sounds somewhat like the once and future king which also had scenes that seemed out of place. Would be interested in reading this.Qwillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11308073909522966714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-20369851203136299102009-03-06T21:38:00.000-05:002009-03-06T21:38:00.000-05:00I am very interested in this book. It sounds great...I am very interested in this book. It sounds great and I'd love to read it.<BR/>USA<BR/><BR/>ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)netAnita Yanceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351832793019965161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-8408352473683887462009-03-06T11:48:00.000-05:002009-03-06T11:48:00.000-05:00I would love o win this as Hellen Hollick is a ver...I would love o win this as Hellen Hollick is a very gifted author, cannot wait to read The Kingmaker<BR/><BR/>Nona<BR/>san_peppy@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-38752680631732251322009-03-06T10:47:00.000-05:002009-03-06T10:47:00.000-05:00sounds like my kind of book would really like to r...sounds like my kind of book would really like to read the whole trilogy!Heather Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16013761487359561846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-22344405040730070122009-03-06T05:57:00.000-05:002009-03-06T05:57:00.000-05:00I would love the chance to win this, I would total...I would love the chance to win this, I would totally share it with my sil, as she would love this book.Molly C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04553309745521131806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-50269119890124003882009-03-06T00:14:00.000-05:002009-03-06T00:14:00.000-05:00Ohhh....Arthurian legends!!! Love all those pendr...Ohhh....Arthurian legends!!! Love all those pendragon books and can't wait to start the new series!!Pamela Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17857490301536523887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-993186413885211822009-03-05T19:27:00.000-05:002009-03-05T19:27:00.000-05:00this looks like an interesting book. i'd love to r...this looks like an interesting book. i'd love to read it! i'm from canada. thanks!<BR/><BR/>fertawert AT yahoo DOT comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-66289720603212173872009-03-05T17:25:00.000-05:002009-03-05T17:25:00.000-05:00Who can resist a new take on King Arthur? I have ...Who can resist a new take on King Arthur? I have read several good reviews about this!<BR/><BR/>saz AT chainreader DOT comShelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408471966661831444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-18054971619747737262009-03-05T16:45:00.000-05:002009-03-05T16:45:00.000-05:00I enjoy reading historical fiction & like the ...I enjoy reading historical fiction & like the legend of King Arthur. King Arthur was probably one of the first fantasy stories that drew me in & it would be nice to see the legend backed up by some historical fact.<BR/><BR/>Please count me in - Thanks!<BR/>megalon22 at yahoo dot comCherylS22https://www.blogger.com/profile/16781658506875696406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-18087485605459311392009-03-05T16:40:00.000-05:002009-03-05T16:40:00.000-05:00I have worked for The MN Renaissance Festival for ...I have worked for The MN Renaissance Festival for 15 years and love this time period. I like King Arthur<BR/><BR/>jason@allworldautomotive.comNickolayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560860094482367821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-30475526326940877722009-03-05T11:13:00.000-05:002009-03-05T11:13:00.000-05:00I do love history so this sounds like the perfect ...I do love history so this sounds like the perfect book for me.<BR/><BR/>And I live outside the US, Finland to be exactBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-82910894895117318062009-03-05T00:18:00.000-05:002009-03-05T00:18:00.000-05:00I have heard that this book portrays a more realis...I have heard that this book portrays a more realistically about what life was likely like 'back in the day'. I would love to read about that :) Thanks for the contest!Bcteagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01726414177201490059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-6126877792992089772009-03-04T23:27:00.000-05:002009-03-04T23:27:00.000-05:00I love books about fantasy.I love books about fantasy.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448934978919363292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-63623159076472571672009-03-04T21:13:00.000-05:002009-03-04T21:13:00.000-05:00Please include me in your giveaway. I love reading...Please include me in your giveaway. I love reading about historical fiction and would love a chance to read this one.<BR/>Thanks<BR/>Debbie<BR/>debdesk9@verizon.netDebs Deskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09210581758005534759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-41270653105500605942009-03-04T19:52:00.000-05:002009-03-04T19:52:00.000-05:00Yahoo! Another chance at the same title. Thanks.ga...Yahoo! Another chance at the same title. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>gahome2mom(at)gmail(d)comJJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15733015193989840622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-91757750280317880802009-03-04T19:28:00.000-05:002009-03-04T19:28:00.000-05:00I would like to read about the Arthur time period ...I would like to read about the Arthur time period a history. I think it would be interesting.<BR/><BR/>rhondastruthers at yahoo dot caRhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10018647455663330217noreply@blogger.com