The book starts slowly and I almost put it aside. It was worth persevering with, however, as the action picks up beautifully. The book not only delivers in the action department but also provides detailed descriptions of medieval life and technology in such a way that they help rather than hinder the story. Add to that well realised characters who have a (mostly) time period appropriate outlook on life and this book is a pleasure to read. This was a fantastic read. Normally, I would not read a book like this, I prefer women's historical fiction, but I really was hooked from the first sentence. This was a long book at over 600 hundred pages, but the action and plot made the book move along at such an exciting pace. That story takes place in 1072 in England. A knight is being held for ransom. A soldier named Vallon joins forces with a young scholar in training to complete a journey. Along the way, a group joins them to find rare white hawks as ransom for the knight. What an epic quest of adventure and excitement. Fighting Vikings, risking their lives at every turn in sea voyages, battles to the death. It was heart stopping journey. I hope this author writes more. I didn't want this book to end!I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley.
What do You think about Hawk Quest (2013)?
Was quite good, but didn't quite manage to spellbind me and leave me turning just one more page.
—kendall
Ono kad poslije 700 stranica zalis sto je putovanje vec zavrsilo...Knjiga bas po mom gustu.
—hose
I received this book for free from Goodreads First Reads
—Giri
Very long; very much full of details, but quite good.
—majie
