Wow, a real page turner and a treat for all Muslims. The legendary Saladin is portrayed in a most realistic manner. His ambitious rise from a modest background to the heights of power is well depicted, complete with narrations of kitchen, stables, manners. Thoroughly enjoyed the slavery episode and all its very realistic details. Though slavery was rampant in Europe back then but at least Europeans have apologised and moved on while the Arabs on the other hand still use slavery albeit under different brandings.
What sort of personality did Saladin have? I got a very clear image of a very ambitious, determined, steeped in Islam, virtuous, family man, and passionate young individual. But most of all Saladin had a natural propensity for justice. A virtue which he was never afraid to wager against the greatest of odds. There is one story where he wagers everything he owns on a fight just to save the honour of a slave girl. I absolutely loved his character as portrayed by the author.
I also enjoyed Jack's portrayal of the many battle scenes which I generally find difficult to follow. Can't wait to read the second in the series which I believe is called the 'Kingdom'.
What sort of personality did Saladin have? I got a very clear image of a very ambitious, determined, steeped in Islam, virtuous, family man, and passionate young individual. But most of all Saladin had a natural propensity for justice. A virtue which he was never afraid to wager against the greatest of odds. There is one story where he wagers everything he owns on a fight just to save the honour of a slave girl. I absolutely loved his character as portrayed by the author.
I also enjoyed Jack's portrayal of the many battle scenes which I generally find difficult to follow. Can't wait to read the second in the series which I believe is called the 'Kingdom'.
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