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A review by dutchlee
Knights of the Black and White by Jack Whyte
3.0
I enjoyed this book. It is well-written and every chapter left me wondering what would happen next. The quick pace of the narrative leaves out details I sometimes wish were touched upon, but I see how it is necessary for covering such a large span of years without resorting to extending the trilogy into even more books. On the other hand, however, I felt that Whyte went into too much detail in some events, especially those concerning Alice.
This book reminded me a lot of "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown, albeit in the 11th century. Although I do realize that I read that book 6 years ago in high school and my memory of that book could be completely wrong.
Whyte writes with an amazing attention to detail that allows me to experience the novel in my mind. It is even more amazing how these various intricate details are not just there for description but serve a purpose in the story.
I love history and was entranced by the middle ages, the lore, and the monks. It is a world I often dream of living in and Whyte allowed me to live that dream while reading this book.
I am curious to see what will happen in the other 2 books of the trilogy.
This book reminded me a lot of "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown, albeit in the 11th century. Although I do realize that I read that book 6 years ago in high school and my memory of that book could be completely wrong.
Whyte writes with an amazing attention to detail that allows me to experience the novel in my mind. It is even more amazing how these various intricate details are not just there for description but serve a purpose in the story.
I love history and was entranced by the middle ages, the lore, and the monks. It is a world I often dream of living in and Whyte allowed me to live that dream while reading this book.
I am curious to see what will happen in the other 2 books of the trilogy.