The Pride of Lions [Paperback]

Morgan Llywelyn (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Forge (1996)
• ISBN-10: 1853717606
• ISBN-13: 978-1853717604
• ASIN: B000OTQ0R4
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,927,033 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A continuation and conclusion with an excellent twist, February 14, 2000

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KCZorroDeFuego "KAC" (East Berne, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pride of Lions (Mass Market Paperback)

Pride Of Lions does the seemingly impossible task of continuing the story begun in Lion of Ireland, and does it very well. Centering around Donough, the confused youth's efforts to achieve something similar to the peace and prosperity of his father, while at the same time hoping to gain a name as respected and feared throughout the land. The portrait of an Ireland once again torn by tribal warfare and rife with crime paints a very sad picture when compared with Donough.

This happens largely in that he has such overwhelming odds to overcome. He is unable to grasp the same energy and support that Brian was able to nurture over many years into an easily gained kingship (hard-fought, but easily gained). He gets support, yes, but nothing seems to work the way he expects. The entire story is based around his attempts to be his father, and the rather startling choice he makes in lieu of what seems to be his finally achieving his greatest goal after going through so much hardship since the story began. Because of the humanity mrs. Llywelyn plays out so well upon Donough, and the choice he makes (very unconventional way to end a stroy like this), make this a superb read and well worth your money. And sequel skeptics: Never fear, this is the real deal. You won't be disappointed.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars minority report, February 19, 2004

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lordhoot "lordhoot" (Anchorage, Alaska USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pride of Lions (Mass Market Paperback)

I guess I am in the minority here since I didn't think this book was anywhere close to Lion of Ireland. While Pride of Lions proves to be very readable and somewhat interesting book, I thought it was pretty lightweight material and it really wasn't that exciting as Lion of Ireland. I supposed there were few good spots but overall, the book slogs through the story.

I think the weakness lies in the length. My paperback version got only 395 pages. This story needs more. But what this story really need was a character, interesting, heroic and true and to be honest, the lead character Donough really don't fit the mode.

While I enjoyed Lion of Ireland, this follow-up book falls short. This doesn't mean you shouldn't read it if you enjoyed the first book. Just be prepared that maybe it won't taste good as it smell.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good follow up, and a quick read, September 11, 2000

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Jesse Kiefer (Nebraska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pride of Lions (Mass Market Paperback)

This book was fun, and much shorter than it's predecessor (Lion of Ireland). It doesn't top the preceding book (Lion of Ireland) but I don't think it was intended to. This book is about Brian Boru's youngest son and how he struggles to live up to his father's impossible achievements. This book kind of struggles and pales in comparison to the the book that came before but for me that was its charm. I enjoy stories where the hero isn't necessarily destined to do great things, and has to work extremely hard to succeed; also the hero doesn't always do the right thing and isn't always loved by his people which made it feel very honest in it's approach. It's short enough that I didn't come away from it feeling like I'd wasted my time and I have to admit that after Lion of Ireland I was curious how the world got on without (Morgan Llywelyn's) Brian Boru.