Ivanhoe

not recommended unless you read French

I am new to E-Books I tried loading this book. When it appeared, it was in French. Nowhere does it say the book would be in French. What a BIG disappointment.

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Abridged

This is an abridged version about half the length of the original. Intended for a young audience. I deleted after downloading as it did not meet my needs.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

ebook freezes

One of my favorite novels, but the eBook kept freezing on my Nook. Eventually I deleted from my library without being able to read.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Rebecca of York by herself makes the book a masterpiece

Sir Walter Scott's 1819 novel IVANHOE is a thoroughly enjoyable masterpiece by one of the greatest story tellers this world is ever likely to know. Hints are given as to where the story is going, making it easy to follow despite being set in long ago England. Memorable characters abound, especially the Norman Knight Templar, villainous Brian de Bois-Guibert, the Jewess Rebecca of York and a supporting cast led by Wamba the Jester and Gurth the swineherd. Throw in the thinly disguised Black Knight (King Richard the Lion-Hearted), his crafty brother Prince John, Robin Hood and his Merry Men, sullen Saxons, ruthless Normans like Front-de-Boeuf, worldly churchmen, beautiful women and the lovers Wilfred of Ivanhoe and Rowena and you have a tale hard to set down till read cover to cover. *** The motivations of all the characters as well as 'where they are coming from' drive their actions. The visual backdrop is lush from joust, to castle siege, to witch trial. *** Finally, this is a powerful study of anti-Semitism, a few generations before Jews were driven out of England. The scene in Chapter XXVIII when Ivanhoe wakes to find his wound well tended by Rebecca is unforgettable. Initially, he is grateful. But honesty compels her to say, 'your handmaiden is a poor Jewess.' And 'Ivanhoe was too good a Catholic to retain the same class of feelings toward a Jewess.' Though it was hard for him to overcome the prejudices dinned into him by church and culture, in the end Ivanhoe alone champions Rebecca and prevents her being burned at the stake for witchcraft by the Grand Master of the Knights Templar. In her meeting with an apparently unprejudiced Rowena at novel's end, Rebecca of York asserts (Ch. XLIV) ' ... there is a gulf betwixt us. Our breeding, our faith, alike forbid either to pass over it. Farewell.' *** IVANHOE may be the best work of Scott's for someone to read first. It will not be his last.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Good

I found iy a little confising, but something that i would read again

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Boring

I like Robin Hood much better.

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Hunger games coming out can't wait um wrong book=[}

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Awesome book

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Something about this being in french

Ummm, this book is not in french, one of the copies may be, but not the first one you see

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Um.....

Its good but not bad. But thats just me!

Not in english

Good book. This version is not in english.

hmmm

Wat is this book bout

0 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

good but remember grammar

to many mistakes

0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe is a very entertaining story of history and adventure that deals with universal issues such as loyalty, honor, friendship, and family. The book is written in old English, so it is very hard to understand what is happening in some parts, it can also get a little too descriptive at times. This book is defiantly not for everyone, I would recommend it for those that are fond of history and are familiar with the writing style the author uses.

Ivanhoe-a classic

Sir Walter Scott now has to be one of my favorite authors of all time! His book, 'Ivanhoe,' is one of the best books that I have to say, that I have read next to 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms.' What really draws me into the book is that the way Sir Walter Scott portrays the characters and how the book is not soley focused on the main character, Wildred of Ivanhoe. However, anything and everything good has a downside. What I did not like about 'Ivanhoe,' is that when the reader starts reading the book, if the reader has not divulged him or herself in the medieval genre of books before, the text may lead them into confusion. Other than that, Sir Walter Scott did a fantastic job of creating the characters to be more dynamic and seemingly changing than other books from the same timeframe. When the reader gets into the book, they see that many of the characters are always developing as the story goes which can keep the reader reading and it demands their attention. I think everyone from High School to the College level should have a chance to read a classic such as this.

Ivanhoe

I will have to admit this book was pretty good, but not my style of reading. I had to force my may through it. It was very long and wordy. I did not understand a lot of what was going on and some of the words were tough. All of the quotes are written in old english which gave me a head ache. I guess I would recommend this book to someone that I know is interested in past history. I have never read a book like this one and I do not plan on reading another one similar. Although, I am glad I read it and stuck through it because it was a good experience for me and I did learn some new cool words I had never heard before.

Looking for another book to rival it!

I was absolutely immersed in the world that Sir Walter Scott created and was quite disappointed when the the story ended. If you like historical fiction with a bit of romance, I think it is well worth your time.

Delightful and Dramatic

I read Ivanhoe in the seventh grade, and it was quite an undertaking, let me tell you! However hard it was for me to read then, it was and still remains one of my favorite books. I love historical fiction, with a bit of romance mixed in, and this satisfied me completely. To this day, Rebecca the Jewess is one of my favorite characters in literature. Sir Walter Scott is a masterful writer, and made me fall in love with the Medieval times and the Celts. If anyone is out there like me, Ivanhoe will satisfy their appetite for historical fiction completely.

Simply a good book!

I feel this is an essential classic. Though boring at times, this book was actually quite interesting. I highly recommend it

Histrorical Fiction at its best!

I am a big fan of historical fiction books and I love Ivanhoe. Sir Walter Scott describes a period of British history, around the time of the crusades, that is truly fascinating. He captures the mentality of the people who lived during these times very well. I learned a lot of things about medieval England by reading this book that I never knew before. It is also a romance, for those who enjoy reading slightly more romantic novels. Overall, I highly recommend it!