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Boudicca: Furie of the Celts

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Not since War and Peace have I been challenged with a plethora of names and places like I was with arjae harrison's Boudicca. Because I am a teacher of high school English, I am always looking for works that are fun to read without being trash, and for works that teach without intention. Boudicca is it! I also teach Humanities, and I find that the historical research in this novel to be fascinating. A fan of Ken Follett, I have encouraged many students to read Pillars of the Earth. I will now add Boudicca to my reading list. Harrison is meticulous in his portrayal of this period, his language is majestic and his careful description of the horror of the barbarians is done without foul or pornographic references. I appreciated his glossary of terms and his drawings that appear throughout the text. If you are tired of Bridgett Jones and her diary, then I suggest a change of pace with this exciting new historical fiction.

This is the story of the famous Iceni Queen Boudicca. Focusing primarily on her younger years before and directly after becoming a queen. There is much detail to be found about early Celtic life and their customs. While some parts are very interesting the author seemed to rush through some of the more important historical battles and results.

If this was indeed a first effort by the author, it is good. However, with time and experience he could produce a higher calibre novel. If you are interested in Queen Boudicaa this is a worthwhile read but by no means the best on this topic. The following novels are a much better place to start, Ashes of Britannia, Warrior Queen Series by Haley Elizabeth Garwood, and Warrior Queen by James Sinclair.