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The Rebels of Ireland (Dublin Saga, Bk 2)
The Rebels of Ireland - Dublin Saga, Bk 2
Author: Edward Rutherfurd
The Princes of Ireland, the first volume of Edward Rutherfurd’s magisterial epic of Irish history, ended with the disastrous Irish revolt of 1534 and the disappearance of the sacred Staff of Saint Patrick. The Rebels of Ireland opens with an Ireland transformed; plantation, the final step in the centuries-long English conques...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780385512893
ISBN-10: 0385512899
Publication Date: 2/28/2006
Pages: 896
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 10 ratings
Publisher: Doubleday
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 2
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shukween avatar reviewed The Rebels of Ireland (Dublin Saga, Bk 2) on + 118 more book reviews
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Very well-written, an expansive novel that is the sequel to The Princes of Ireland, this title details the modern Irish struggle for independence from Britain. A great read as a history book, good vignette chapters which weaves the centuries together through descendants of the same families--highly recommend it.
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reviewed The Rebels of Ireland (Dublin Saga, Bk 2) on
This is the 2nd book in Rutherfurds' story about Ireland. I love this author, but this particular story was not as interesting as his other books. Book 2 was not as interesting as book 1. If you're Irish, you will probably love the cast of characters!
MoirasMommy avatar reviewed The Rebels of Ireland (Dublin Saga, Bk 2) on + 32 more book reviews
Edward Rutherfurd is a wonderful storyteller, but I just couldn't get into this book.
mcc12 avatar reviewed The Rebels of Ireland (Dublin Saga, Bk 2) on + 20 more book reviews
A wonderful epic saga which details the lives of memorable characters through the lens of Irish history
sophiespencermom avatar reviewed The Rebels of Ireland (Dublin Saga, Bk 2) on + 9 more book reviews
I generally like Rutherfurd's work and Rebels of Ireland was no exception. I preferred the Princes of Ireland, however. Largely because I was very disappointed in the ending of Rebels, and that's why I've given it only 3 stars instead of a solid 4. Without giving anything away, I felt that the ending was too abrupt. Furthermore, much of Irish history in the 20th century is significant, and by stopping Rebels in the 1920s, Rutherfurd missed out on a lot of "good stuff." It almost seems like he just got tired of writing, which after close to 2000 pages between both books, I can understand...but still. I wanted to know more about Ireland, especially since my goal of reading it was to learn more in preparation for my upcoming trip to Ireland. Still, it's worth a read, if you're interested in the subject, and I have to say, I did learn a lot.
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A great sequel to the author's book THE PRINCES OF IRELAND.


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