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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I like a medieval war story without much emphasis on character thoughts! And nuanced antagonists! I am excited to read how Roland protects the kingdom from enemies outside and inside.
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Post by Jacqueline Chigweremba »

Loved the review,it was detailed and clear.One could easily fall in love with Silver Horn Echoes.I appreciate that it is action packed and intiguing,however the summary is clear so much that it is left for the reader to decide to read or not.
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"The Silver Horn Echoes: A Song of Roland" is an action-packed historical novel set in Medieval Europe, based on the epic poem "The Song of Roland." With vivid descriptions and a fast-paced plot, it's a great read for fans of medieval war stories. However, character development could be improved. Recommended for those who enjoy action-driven stories.
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Loved how it blends old legends with fast-paced action, feels like watching a medieval movie, even if the characters could’ve used a bit more depth.
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Medieval war stories can be interesting, but I prefer those that have fully developed characters. Thank you for your review.
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Throughout what I noticed on the sample, the book is well edited. excitement is there. I didn't noticed much internal dialogue, but I enjoyed the fighting. It was exciting. So I agree with the author in his review.
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A story of the medieval era can be found in the historical novel "The Silver Horn Echoes: A Song of Roland" by Michael Eging and Steve Arnold. The story is about Medieval Europe during the time of Charlemagne.
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The Silver Horn Echoes: A Song of Roland é uma reimaginação vibrante e envolvente do épico medieval La Chanson de Roland, um marco da literatura francesa do século XI. Escrito por Michael Eging e Steve Arnold, o romance transporta o leitor para a Europa da Idade das Trevas, sob o reinado de Carlos Magno, onde intrigas políticas, batalhas sangrentas e questões de honra moldam o destino de nações e indivíduos. Com uma narrativa rica em detalhes históricos e personagens humanizados, o livro é uma leitura cativante para fãs de ficção histórica e épicos medievais.
Enredo e Contexto
A história segue Roland, jovem herdeiro do March de Bretanha, que começa como um nobre impulsivo e marginalizado, relegado a funções menores enquanto Carlos Magno enfrenta os saxões no norte. Quando uma nova ameaça surge no sul, liderada pelo emir de Saragoça, Marsilion, Roland é encarregado de uma missão crucial que o coloca no centro de conflitos externos e internos. Além de enfrentar inimigos estrangeiros, ele precisa lidar com a traição dentro da própria corte, especialmente por parte de seu padrasto, Ganelon, cuja ambição ameaça desestabilizar o reino. A narrativa culmina na batalha de Roncesvalles, um evento lendário que mistura heroísmo, tragédia e sacrifício.
O livro utiliza um dispositivo de enquadramento interessante, com a história de Roland sendo contada por um bardo de Guilherme, o Conquistador, em 1066, antes da Batalha de Hastings. Esse recurso adiciona uma camada de profundidade, mostrando como as lendas são transmitidas e reinterpretadas ao longo do tempo.
Pontos Fortes
1. Fidelidade Histórica com Toque Moderno: Eging e Arnold demonstram um conhecimento sólido do período carolíngio, recriando com autenticidade os costumes, armas, vestimentas e valores da época. A narrativa não romantiza a Idade Média, apresentando batalhas brutais e a moral complexa dos personagens, que refletem as normas de uma sociedade militarista e religiosa. Ao mesmo tempo, o estilo moderno torna a história acessível, mesmo para leitores não familiarizados com o poema original.
2. Personagens Humanizados: Diferentemente do épico original, onde os personagens são quase míticos, aqui eles ganham profundidade psicológica. Roland, por exemplo, começa como um jovem impulsivo, mais dado a bebedeiras do que a heroísmos, mas sua jornada de amadurecimento é convincente e envolvente. A rivalidade com Ganelon é carregada de tensão emocional, enquanto personagens secundários, como o amigo Oliver e a esposa Aude, adicionam camadas de lealdade e drama pessoal.
3. Cenas de Ação e Ritmo: O livro brilha nas descrições viscerais de batalhas, que capturam o caos, o sangue e a bravura dos combates medievais. A escrita é clara e dinâmica, mantendo o leitor preso do início ao fim. O clímax em Roncesvalles é particularmente memorável, equilibrando heroísmo, perda e um toque de misticismo com a presença do espectro de William, pai de Roland.
4. Elementos de Intriga e Traição: Além das batalhas, a trama é enriquecida por conspirações políticas e traições familiares. A suspeita de que Ganelon assassinou o pai de Roland e planeja derrubar Carlos Magno mantém a tensão narrativa, enquanto o uso sutil de elementos sobrenaturais, como visões e “sombras”, adiciona um toque de mistério sem descambar para a fantasia.
Pontos Fracos
1. Desenvolvimento de Personagens Secundários: Embora Roland e Ganelon sejam bem construídos, alguns personagens secundários, como Aude e outros nobres, carecem de maior profundidade. As mulheres, em particular, são retratadas de forma um tanto bidimensional, servindo mais como apoio emocional do que como figuras ativas na trama.
2. Complexidade de Subtramas: A multiplicidade de personagens e subtramas pode confundir leitores menos atentos, especialmente aqueles não familiarizados com o contexto histórico. Alguns personagens menores, como Saleem, têm potencial interessante, mas suas histórias não são plenamente exploradas.
3. Foco na Ação em Detrimento da Introspecção: A narrativa privilegia a ação e o ritmo, o que é ótimo para o gênero, mas deixa pouco espaço para reflexões internas dos personagens. Isso pode fazer com que alguns leitores sintam falta de uma conexão emocional mais profunda.
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The Silver Horn Echoes: A Song of Roland" by Michael Eging and Steve Arnold, a book that features medieval Europe and king Charles. It will be interesting to read such a rich historical book. This is an attractive book to read.
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This is a nice novel though am not a big fan of historical stories but it was well articulated and I would definitely recommend it to someone
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A story set in the medieval time! From the review, I can see this story is packed with lots of action and excellent writing. Could read it this weekend.
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Post by Seetha E »

This historical novel is based on the 11th-century epic poem The Song of Roland. Roland is directed to act to protect the throne, not just from the outsiders but from the insiders as well. It seems like an interesting read for lovers of this genre. Thank you for a great review!
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Post by Harshitha G B »

"The Silver Horn Echoes: A Song of Roland" by Michael Eging and Steve Arnold is a action packed story of young man Roland, whose bravery is been demanding from different sides. Whose side he will stand and fight? Tat's the core element of this historical book.
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The way this book combines history with the epic tale of Roland sounds really engaging. I like that it offers a fresh take on the classic story, focusing on action while giving a fair portrayal of both sides. Congrats on BOTD!
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Post by Alida Spies »

I don't know much about Medieval Europe during the time of Charlemagne and that part of the story sounds interesting. Roland's quest, to be the king's champion, and fight not only against foreign enemies but also his own family members who want to seize the throne, sounds adventurous. I like that the author portrays both sides of the conflict.
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