Review - The Path of the She-Wolf

[wilderthan]

The Path of the She-Wolf is the final book of the trilogy by Theresa Tomlinson. It definitely can't really stand alone. Interestingly, there are definitely influences from the ballads again, especially the one in which Robin saves three men from being hung -- I can't remember the title right now. It's also the end of Robert and Marian's story. Surprisingly, I did find it rather touching -- which is odd, since I hadn't found the story that engaging, really, up to then. I guess the story of Robin Hood still has a power of its own, though. It reminded me of the "Robin and Marian" film, though -- the only Robin Hood film that lost money at the box office, according to my lecturer. And apparently this third book wasn't published in the US, either. Interesting.

Overall, though I can see the appeal in this trilogy for younger readers, it wasn't something that really struck me very strongly. Nice enough and a quick, easy read, but I wouldn't have read it if not for it being a set book on my course.