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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Wow - What a book! Apr 10, 2001
By Terrence Brandon
I met the author at a Renaissance Festival in South Florida. It was a chance meeting, since I was looking at swords at Blacksword Armoury, and his book was on display. He said he had been performing Hamlet at the festival and had come over to the sword booth to sign books after the show. The artwork was beautiful so I bought it. After talking to Mr. Fox (the author) I was very excited to start reading the book. I have to say the beginning moved a bit slow for me, but suddenly it picked up pace at breakneck speed. I found myself reading it in small increments. I do that when I am reading a good book and I don't want it to end too soon. The story just got better and better as the book went on. I am not a big fan of Romance but Mr. Fox wove a romantic tale through a tapestry of history. This book contains all the elements of an excellent, compelling story: history, adventure, excitement, intrigue, and very multi-dimensional. It is very well-written, and well - researched. I found myself very moved by the tale, and excited to get his next book. Mr. Fox - Hurry up with your next book!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Oaken Rings is a MUST READ!!! Jun 12, 2001
By Kevin Smith
Ronald Fox's book "Oaken Rings" gives the reader a look at medival life from a modern view point.I was surprised at the amount of detail that the author was able to give and still create characters that you could empathize with in the story.After reading the story I had to share the book with other friends and family.All of them have been greatly impressed with the book.I can't wait to see where he takes his hero next.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Oaken Rings Apr 05, 2001
By Nicholas Trafford Vaccaro
I thoroughly enjoyed the book because it was fast paced and informative. The details in the story were awesome. I didn't learn any of that stuff in History class (in college, no less)! I feel like going to a Renaissance Festival just to catch a glimpse of what the author saw in his mind's eye. I read books of this genre once in a while, and it's refreshing to see a book written this way: fast, suspenseful, and lots of action and surprises. I hope Mr. Fox continues writing. I guess my only complaint is that it was over too soon.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Write On, Mr. Fox, Right On! Oct 26, 2001
What a crazy cat this Ronald Fox is. His book just picked me up and carried me away. I'm still flying. I enjoyed reading historical fiction that was researched. This guy didn't make things up to cover gaps in fact, it seemed to provide a crucial bridge between factual elements in the story. This book educated me (quite a feat since I am Minoring in Medieval Lit. in University). Too bad it is not a book of scholarship elsewise I would use it as a reference, and that's no lie. If you like Medieval History, you'll dig this book. Shine on, Mr. Fox.
Write on, mr. Fox, Write on!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
WHAT A WONDERFUL SURPRISE!!! Oct 26, 2001
By Jenn Palmentari
I received this book as a gift from my boyfriend and I started reading it - Well, I haven't been able to put it down! I didn't know what to think with the title, and when Mike (my boyfriend) gave me the book and told me it was a romance set in the middle ages I figured, 'oh boy, another coming of age swashbuckler.'
It is amazing, and to think - written by a guy. It is so much more. Mr. Fox has this amazing ability to paint an image with words so real I felt I could look up from the book and see castle walls.
Thank you, Mr. Fox, for creating this wonderful tale and sharing it with the world.
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