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Outlaw

By: Angus Donald
Narrated by: Graham Padden
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When he's caught stealing, young Alan Dale is forced to leave his family and go to live with a notorious band of outlaws in Sherwood Forest. Their leader is the infamous Robin Hood. A tough, bloodthirsty warrior, Robin is more feared than any man in the county. And he becomes a mentor for Alan; with his fellow outlaws, Robin teaches Alan how to fight - and how to win.

But Robin is a ruthless man - and although he is Alan's protector, if Alan displeases him, he could also just as easily become his murderer....

From bloody battles to riotous feast days to marauding packs of wolves, Outlaw is a gripping, action-packed historical thriller that delves deep into the fascinating legend of Robin Hood.

©2009 Angus Donald (P)2009 Library Magna Books Ltd Action & Adventure Fiction Historical Fiction Robinhood
Engaging Narrative • Historical Authenticity • Gripping Plot • Vivid Descriptions • Professional Performance
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to the next... the story, narration and overall performance were top notch for this type of book.. if you're a fan of Bernard Cromwell, you'll like this series...

Start to finish wonderful

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This book was excellent and kept me wanting to get back to listening more. I am off to download and begin the next book in the series.

Excellent

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What did you love best about Outlaw?

I liked this new take on Robin Hood. The character is compelling and more fully developed. I also loved the way that young Alan, from whose point of view we view Robin, must constantly wrestle with his wishful image of Robin Hood and the reality of the man he serves. I thought it added an interesting complexity to the story.

What did you like best about this story?

Robin Hood is not a good man in this version. He has goals, and will do anything to accomplish them. Anything. If you are part of his inner circle, then he will die for you. Or kill for you, what ever you need. If you are not part of that circle...well, look out! Very exciting story!

Have you listened to any of Graham Padden’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Graham Padden did an excellent job of narrating the characters! I've never listened to him before, but it was great!

If you could take any character from Outlaw out to dinner, who would it be and why?

That's a tough one! I'd want to take robin Hood, but he would never reveal his inner thoughts and plans to me, so I guess I'd take Alan Dayle instead.

Any additional comments?

This is a much grittier version of Robin Hood. It is an excellent story, but the fight scenes are not pleasant. Donald does a great job of providing excellent descriptions throughout the tale, which makes the beautiful parts easy to visualize, but it also makes the violence that much more real too. Still, this whole series is a must read/ listen!

Love the new take on Robin Hood!

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A very interesting take on the Robin Hood legend we have all come to know.

An Excellent Version of the Robin Hood Tale!

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Padded brought the story to life. I loved it.
The descriptions of daily life, and the battles made me feel like I was there.

Great Version of the Robinhood Story

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I have "binge-listened" to the entire 8-book Outlaw Chronicles series over two weeks. ... OUTSTANDING! As engrossing a historical fiction saga as McMurtry's Lonesome Dove. As high a compliment as I can bestow.

That there was never "a Robin Hood" is of no more consequence than there was never a Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler" or a Corleone Family. Early 13th Century Europe was a violent time and Angus Duncan's masterpiece reflects that reality.

DEFINITELY read this series in chronological order as each book builds on previous events. I shall miss Sir Alan and The Earl of Locksley... "WESTBURY !!!"

As Fine a "Fictional Saga" as Lonesome Dove!

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This is the version of the Robin Hood story I always wanted to hear. Not the one where Maid Marian and Robin never end up together, not the one where Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn end up old but separate; not the one where Robin Hood dies young. Yecch! Who needs to be depressed. This is swashbuckling, more cool than Errol Flynn and Alan Hale, more interesting and more historically accurate. Angus Donald can write a story that sucks you in with interesting detail and a unique take on tough situations. Graham Padden's narration is superb.

A Lot of Fun. I Rushed to Get the Second Book

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I did enjoy this book very much, it hit on almost everything I like in a book. That being said, it was very predictable and it ended up feeling like an odd Bernard Cornwell book. Which I'll take one rung down from Cornwell any day of the week, the author is obviously a huge fan of his. Very good, but too familiar to be great, it scratched my historical fiction itch.

Side note, I do plan on getting the rest of the books, so take that for what it's worth.

Scratched an itch.

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This was not my usual genre of audio book but a friend recommended it. I'm glad he did. I couldn't wait to get back in my truck to listen to more. Excellent narration. The story moved quickly. Characters developed well. I'm looking forward to listening to the next in the series.

Very entertaining

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Every one of the the books in this series is great. I’ve listen to the all at least half a dozen times

Fantastic book

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