an Trodai: Scolai
- John Breen Wren
- Sep 27, 2016
- 1 min read
Well written and well told, a story of ancient Ireland from an American author with strong Irish roots.
This first book of a trilogy tells the story of Scolai, born of an invading Viking warrior and a young village girl who dies in childbirth. We follow Scolai's early years growing up with his adoptive parents and his longing to be a great warrior when he sees and is told of the numerous battles going on in early 900's Ireland.
John Wren is not afraid to 'tell it as it is' and if you have already read any of his previous books you won't be surprised that there are plenty of severed arms, heads and spilled guts. The story and Ireland is well researched and told with a slight American slant and even a touch of mystical folklore . The Celtic names and place names add to the authenticity but can be a little difficult to pronounce. There is a glossary of words and characters at the back of the book which is both informative and helpful.
This was a pleasure to read and I very much look forward to reading an ​​Trodai: Laoghaire, the second instalment of this trilogy.
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