Insurrection (Young novel)
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Insurrection is the first novel in Robyn Young
's Insurrection trilogy, her fourth book overall, published on 14th October 2010 through Hodder and Stoughton. The story is based on the exploits of the historical Robert the Bruce.
Toby Clements, in a review for The Daily Telegraph
, stated that the novel is "immaculately researched and carefully written, evoking a very particular – and largely unexplored – time and place." and also commented that "the fights are sensational, too.". Reviewing for The Daily Mail, Kathy Stevenson stated "Young’s fans will not be disappointed as she meticulously ploughs through the sweep of history and brings to life one of its most enigmatic characters.". Mark Scala, reviewing for Australia's The Daily Telegraph
, commented that "this tale captures the struggles of a tumultuous time.".
Scott Wilson, of on-line review site The Fringe Magazine was more critical than most, citing the novels factual inaccuracies as a possible point of contention for readers. He states that "those who like their historical fiction to be 100% factual will find many points to complain about" and comments that his wife "likes historical fiction and could not get into this book because of this". Tempering that, however, Wilson states that the book is "well-paced, with visceral and believable battles scenes".
Robyn Young
Robyn Young is an English author of historical fiction. She is most widely known for her Brethren trilogy, set in the Middle Ages...
's Insurrection trilogy, her fourth book overall, published on 14th October 2010 through Hodder and Stoughton. The story is based on the exploits of the historical Robert the Bruce.
Plot
The novel is based around the Scottish Wars of Independence and in particular the actions of Robert the Bruce, set in the late 13th and early 14th centuries.Reception
Insurrection was well received, with reviewers praising the novels successful evocation of this little-documented period of the middle ages.Toby Clements, in a review for The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B...
, stated that the novel is "immaculately researched and carefully written, evoking a very particular – and largely unexplored – time and place." and also commented that "the fights are sensational, too.". Reviewing for The Daily Mail, Kathy Stevenson stated "Young’s fans will not be disappointed as she meticulously ploughs through the sweep of history and brings to life one of its most enigmatic characters.". Mark Scala, reviewing for Australia's The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph (Australia)
The Daily Telegraph is an Australian tabloid newspaper published in Sydney, New South Wales, by Nationwide News, part of News Corporation.The Tele, as it is also known, was founded in 1879. From 1936 to 1972, it was owned by Frank Packer's Australian Consolidated Press. That year it was sold to...
, commented that "this tale captures the struggles of a tumultuous time.".
Scott Wilson, of on-line review site The Fringe Magazine was more critical than most, citing the novels factual inaccuracies as a possible point of contention for readers. He states that "those who like their historical fiction to be 100% factual will find many points to complain about" and comments that his wife "likes historical fiction and could not get into this book because of this". Tempering that, however, Wilson states that the book is "well-paced, with visceral and believable battles scenes".