The Shining Company (Random House Modern Classics) [Import] [Hardcover]

Rosemary Sutcliff (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 278 pages
• Publisher: Red Fox; New Ed edition (September 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0099366215
• ISBN-13: 978-0099366218
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,257,293 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rosemary Sutcliff wrote more than 40 historical novels for young adults-including The Eagle of the Ninth, The Silver Branch, The Lantern Bearers, The Sword and the Circle, and Black Ships Before Troy-five adult novels, and several books of nonfiction.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

61 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars They were real people from a real time..., April 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Shining Company (Sunburst Book) (Paperback)

I got this book for my 7th grade son who is studying Medieval times at school. When I scanned the first few pages and found references to the Spartans at Thermopylae (I'm a Greek history buff), I started reading in earnest--and didn't stop. The author creates characters that are achingly real, involved in compelling situations that breathe life into ancient history. This is the best kind of historical novel; one that builds a realistic world that reveals culture and creates a "feel" so that you can understand it.

The people in this book seem very alive. They act consistently with the natures the author has created for them, and they are people one would want to know. Their way of speaking, customs, clothing, food, names--everything is couched in an impressive amount of historical detail that is soaked up by the reader without apparent effort.

I enjoyed this "juvenile" book thoroughly. I would have devoured Ms Sutcliff's books if I had found them younger, and--since the best children's books can hold their own with the best adult books--I will enjoy devouring them now!

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I just picked it up today but am still reading, March 28, 2003

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Christiane N. Hulet "Tiane" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Shining Company (Sunburst Book) (Paperback)

Good books need lots of great reviews to persuade converts. =) I picked this up as Celtic/medieval literature for a college class and wondered whether this "juvenile" book would contain enough depth, but found myself immediately intrigued. Sutcliff's writing is consistently true to the era she portrays, and is often poetic, as well. The characters are refreshingly real; I care more about their development as individuals than how the battles will turn out. So far, I'm totally happy to rate this book 5 stars. I can't wait to finish it!

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Shining Company, March 14, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Shining Company (Sunburst Book) (Paperback)

As I was reading The Shining Company I was thinking this is the best adventure book I ever read. I also couldn't keep my eyes off it and a number of times my teacher kept telling me to put the book down and pay attention. At first I didn't want to read it but I did and it got better and better until I couldn't stop reading it. It's also the first Rosemary Sutcliff I've ever read and I will probably read more.