Sir Rowan And The Camerian Conquest (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
I have to confess, I was disappointed in this book. I have loved all of Chuck Black’s books, I am a huge fan, but this one just was hard to get into. It spans too many years for a book this small without enough connecting it. It was okay for a one time read but, unlike his other books; I can’t see myself rereading this oneWhat I liked about it.It did show well that pride can ruin you, but God can take the broken pieces of your life and make something amazing out if it. Mr. Black does have a wonderful ability to teach lessons through his books.As always, I loved the adventure! Chuck Black has filled a great need in YA fiction in my mind; fiction that is message driven, adventure filled, without too much romance. These may be ‘boys books’ but I love his style.What I didn’t like.This story was to broken up. I felt like the phrase “a few weeks/months/years later” was used far too many times. Okay, those exact words weren’t used but the meaning was there. If the time frame had been condensed, this would have made a much better novel.In previous books, he has killed off a lover or wife or hurt to the point of almost dying. I don’t know why but when it happened in this book I rolled my eyes. Is he running out of ideas and reusing old ones? Using that tactic in two or three books was enough, making it a regular thing is getting old.If you liked his other books, this is a good one time read, but I would put it low on your list. I recieved this book from a first reads giveaway. The first thing to say about it is, it has many parallels with the Christian faith. If you enjoy a book with the morals, values and revelations spoken of in the Bible, you will love this book. It tells the story of a Knight who is successful and done well with his life only for it all to be taken away, at which point his life changes to one of honor and service to his King. He is brought into the fight agaist evil for the sake of his King and his people. If you have ever had trouble understanding the Biblical end times this book tells the tale in a simple easily understood format. This is not an original story idea but allows one to hear Biblical stories without being inundated with difficult wording.
What do You think about Sir Rowan And The Camerian Conquest (2010)?
i finished it in less than a day.....need i say more? :] it was awesome! (yeah i know i said more)
—Mackenzie
Brilliant ending to a awesome series. Loved it immensely.
—Mark
