Official Review: The Silver Horn Echoes: A Song of Roland

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Re: Official Review: The Silver Horn Echoes: A Song of Roland

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"The Silver Horn Echoes" é explicado com detalhes suficientes pelo revisor. A resenha coloca a pá neste romance histórico ambientado nos tempos medievais. Romances históricos são difíceis de contar. No entanto, os autores, conforme divulgado pelo revisor, criaram uma obra-prima interessante. Todos os pontos observados no fluxo do personagem Roland e sua busca foram entregues a ele por seu pai. Todos saúdam o rei e o defendem!. Ótima revisão. Vou ler o livro inteiro. Obrigado.
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I love it when authors achieve this. Relatable villains make for a much more compelling plot, and it's more realistic. None of us are totally good or totally evil.
It's fascinating to see a 21st-century author reinvent a medieval epic poem. Thank you for your review.
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The story of this historical fiction book is set in Charlemagne's era in medieval Europe. The Emir of Saragossa, Marsilion, seizes the chance to attack from the south while King Charles is occupied with the Saxons. Roland is an impetuous young aristocrat. Roland is instructed to assume his former position as the king's champion by the ghost of his father, William. Good and interesting BOTD.
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This book is set on a period that makes it feel like you're exploring the world of dreams, I'm drawn to it's poetic nature and the fact that it captures a depth of history very interesting to read about, the medieval war. I would love to learn about the great fight in defense of the throne.
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The book for me was touching story and one of its kind, I love the beinging course the author make sure we understand he's aspirations through this novel and shows us how its feels to be in that position. As always nice reading
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The book for me was touching story and one of its kind, I love the beinging course the author make sure we understand he's aspirations through this novel and shows us how its feels to be in that position. As always nice reading
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This is a well-balanced and insightful review. It highlights the book’s strengths—fast-paced action, vivid descriptions, and accessibility—while also acknowledging its flaws, like underdeveloped characters. I appreciate the fair evaluation of both sides in the conflict. It’s a helpful recommendation for readers who enjoy historical action with a cinematic feel.
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Thank you for your informative review. I appreciate your thoughts and recommendations on this book. Though I did find it easy to understand, I don't care for war stories or ones in this time period so I will pass on it.
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Post by MaquikaGinni »

It is a very thoughtful and detailed review, although I am not much of a fan of Medieval times. But thanks for the honest review.
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Charlemagne, eh? Color me intrigued. What's so interesting is that this book is based on a poem—a great review. Congrats on the BOTD!
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This sounds like a thrilling read for fans of medieval action and epic tales! I love that it captures the spirit of The Song of Roland while making the setting easy to understand, even for readers unfamiliar with the time period. The cinematic, battle-heavy vibe is great for those who enjoy action-driven stories. But I get the point about the characters feeling a bit flat—more emotional depth could’ve added an extra layer. Still, sounds like a solid pick for history and legend lovers!
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Historical novels are some of my favourites, and The Silver Horn Echoes: A Song of Roland by Michael Eging and Steve Arnold sounds like an engaging one. Roland on a mission to help King Charles fight off the kingdom's enemies is an intriguing plot.
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This book is based on an 11th-century poem and reads like a fairy tale. The book stands out for its narrative and rich descriptions. It also inspires vivid emotions. This is a great option for fans of historical fiction and also contains battle events from the period. #BOTD
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I enjoy rrading about medievalbwar books. This book reminds me of 'Ivanhoe' to certain extent. I am eager to read the book to learn more. Thank you for a wonderful review!
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I think this can be quite a exciting read. It seems full of action and obviously the history part is a definite plus for me. Thanks for a great review. Congrats on BOTD and thanks for the free book.
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