A review by berlinbibliophile
LionHeart by Sharon Kay Penman

adventurous dark sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I loved the descriptions of Outremer, and I really loved how very many people the reader meets in this book. Mostly real historical people, coming alive again on these pages to tell their many, varied stories. I love that about historical fiction, and this book is an excellent example.