Review of The Douglas Bastard

Guadalupe Garcia Ramos · Post by **Guadalupe Garcia Ramos** » 30 Apr 2025, 22:43

The review is good. It gives me a clear book description, and it looks like a great book. I love historical hero stories, and this book sounds good to read. The reviewer does a good job of describing the qualities of the book, highlighting the positive aspects of the book, and finding no negative aspects.

Post by **Anu Anand** » 30 Apr 2025, 22:44

This sounds like an amazing and inspiring journey of young Archibald, whose courage and determination to follow in his father’s footsteps truly stand out. The vivid historical setting makes it even more captivating. Congrats on BOTD!

Leonie Vermaak · Post by **Leonie Vermaak** » 30 Apr 2025, 22:58

It's seems like a good read. I love the fact that it's set in Scotland, as I would like to learn more about their history. Archie sounds like quite a determined boy with big dreams. I'm curious to find out if he manages to become a knight. Thanks for a detailed review. Congrats on BOTD.

T PV · Post by **T PV** » 30 Apr 2025, 23:06

This review is so thorough, makes the book so interesting. Now I really need to red the book. And the whole series, as I suspect the whole story is not revealed in one book.

Joe Alex 2 · Post by **Joe Alex 2** » 30 Apr 2025, 23:07

Archie’s journey sounds incredibly moving and full of heart, it’s inspiring to see how determination and courage can shape someone who’s been counted out from the start.

Post by **Suvankar Das 1** » 30 Apr 2025, 23:19

This sounds like an incredibly inspiring and emotionally rich read! The Douglas Bastard seems to bring history to life through Archibald’s powerful journey, and I love how his determination shines despite the odds. I’m especially drawn to how deeply the story explores character and legacy—it sounds like a must-read for fans of historical fiction and coming-of-age tales alike.

Chinazo Anozie · Post by **Chinazo Anozie** » 30 Apr 2025, 23:35

Archie's story seems like an intriguing one. It's inspiring to see how determined he was to make something of himself despite the continuous ridicule. The Douglas Bastard by J R Tomlin seems like a great read!

Yorktha Mallon · Post by **Yorktha Mallon** » 30 Apr 2025, 23:54

I'm thrilled by the review, look at the attributes of the character's determination to become a knight. I have learnt again that there are no obstacle big enough to stop a determine mine. I wish this book can be ready by every everyone.
Thank to Book of the day for offering us this opportunity.

Black Indigo · Post by **Black Indigo** » 01 May 2025, 00:19

I enjoy a good thriller, but adventure is not my usual read. I will give this book a chance as the review grabbed my attention, and I will hopefully become a fan of the book series if this book leaves a good impression. Thank you for the review.

Tars · Post by **Tars** » 01 May 2025, 00:24

The book sounds great and educational, but I am very confused with the order of reading because the reviewer called it "The Black Douglas Trilogy Book 4" How can a trilogy have a fourth part aside, on Amazon the book is labeled as "Book 1 of 5: Archibald the Grim Series" so I gathered that Archie's adventures are side story to other Tomlin's historical series, but I have no idea where exactly it fits chronologically in the big picture of events the author describes?!

Bettny Andrade · Post by **Bettny Andrade** » 01 May 2025, 00:38

This story tells the tale of a protagonist who was orphaned at a young age and had to face difficult situations. Always focused on being better and achieving success, he ignored hurtful words and challenged those who challenged him. The writing style transports you to the moment of the events, as it is filled with vivid descriptions. It's a great read.

Post by **Kajori Sheryl Paul** » 01 May 2025, 01:00

Archie's coming-of-age story, set in the background of wars, intrigues me.

Thank you for the great review.

Post by **Atieno Magero** » 01 May 2025, 01:52

The Douglas Bastard seems like a great historical fiction novel. The story is well written and Archibald seems like a great character. Hopefully, things go well for him and he ends up a knight. I like that readers will be able to learn about Scottish and possibly European history in general from reading this book.

sarah humairah · Post by **sarah humairah** » 01 May 2025, 02:15

The Douglas Bastard is a commendable read for fans of historical fiction, particularly those interested in Scottish history. Tomlin’s storytelling prowess shines through, offering an engaging narrative that brings the past to life. While it may require some patience due to its pacing, the rich character development and historical depth make it a worthwhile read.

sarah humairah · Post by **sarah humairah** » 01 May 2025, 02:16

Honestly, if you’re someone who loves deep, immersive historical fiction with a strong sense of place and character, The Douglas Bastard could really appeal to you. The author, J.R. Tomlin, definitely puts a lot of effort into creating a historical atmosphere—you can almost feel the cold of medieval Scotland and the weight of its turbulent past.