Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman

Brenna · Post by **Brenna** » Thu October 6th, 2011, 2:40 pm

For those of us lucky enough to have a copy at our fingertips, let's chat!

Misfit · Post by **Misfit** » Thu October 6th, 2011, 3:14 pm

Ahem, I was lucky to get an early copy. I'll jump in later when you've got a bit farther. Like the cooking lesson

rebecca · Post by **rebecca** » Fri October 7th, 2011, 3:43 am

My copy has only just been sent from the U.S...It could take weeks to arrive

.....I hope I can join in depending on when it arrives and how long the discussion lasts and just how fast I can read

lol.

Bec

Ash · Post by **Ash** » Fri October 7th, 2011, 1:20 pm

Im about half way through, and loving it of course. And frustrated, as this week has been crazy busy and I don't even have time to read at lunch time like I usually do!

One thing that really stands out for me in this book is the interconnectedness of the whole region. Globalization is not just a 21st century phenomena!

Brenna · Post by **Brenna** » Fri October 7th, 2011, 2:34 pm

I'm just over 100 pages in and loving it! I'm thoroughly enjoying learning more about Joanna. She seems to compliment Richard very well and the rapport between them seems so natural. The scene with Richard, Morgan, and the hawk was hilarious! So nice to see a different side of Richard.

Misfit · Post by **Misfit** » Fri October 7th, 2011, 2:44 pm

[quote=""Brenna""]I'm just over 100 pages in and loving it! I'm thoroughly enjoying learning more about Joanna. She seems to compliment Richard very well and the rapport between them seems so natural. The scene with Richard, Morgan, and the hawk was hilarious! So nice to see a different side of Richard.[/quote]

I am thoroughly ashamed to admit that I did not pick up on Morgan's relationship to previous books until a mention at the end. That really was a nice touch.

boswellbaxter · Post by **boswellbaxter** » Fri October 7th, 2011, 5:07 pm

I've been on the fence about whether to buy this one now or wait until the paperback comes out (because the Crusades inexplicably make my eyes glaze over and because I've never really warmed toward Richard), but you all are tempting me!

Misfit · Post by **Misfit** » Fri October 7th, 2011, 5:47 pm

I would mention that this is one book when you really really need to refer back to the cast of characters and I'd think carefully about that before choosing a kindle version over a *real book*. I don't know how easy it is to navigate back to something like that.

rebecca · Post by **rebecca** » Sat October 8th, 2011, 1:09 am

covers my face and *weeps* profusely

...I am still waiting for LionHeart! But one of the things I love about Penman is that she is able to introduce humour into her characters and make it feel so real and human.

*stamps foot* HURRY UP AMAZON! Grrrrr lol

Bec

Misfit · Post by **Misfit** » Sat October 8th, 2011, 1:25 am

[quote=""rebecca""]covers my face and *weeps* profusely

...I am still waiting for LionHeart! But one of the things I love about Penman is that she is able to introduce humour into her characters and make it feel so real and human.

*stamps foot* HURRY UP AMAZON! Grrrrr lol

Bec

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I am thinking you are in the need for a pity party

</sarcasm>

Bec, you seriously remind me of myself earlier this year when my copy of EC's Lady of the English appeared lost forver in the mail. There was some serious pouting going on there