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Title: The Bronze Bow
Author: Elizabeth George Speare
Narrator: Mary Woods
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-08-05
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 244 votes
Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
After witnessing his father's crucifixion by Roman soldiers, Daniel bar Jamin is fired by a single passion: to avenge his father's death by driving the Roman legions from the land of Israel. Consumed by hatred, Daniel leads a dangerous life living with an outlaw band in the hills outside his village, spying and plotting, impatiently waiting to take revenge.
In nearby Capernaum, a rabbi is teaching a different lesson. Time and again Daniel is drawn to the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, only to turn away, disappointed and confused by Jesus' lack of action in opposing the Romans. Headstrong and devoid of tenderness, Daniel is also heedless of the love and loyalty of those around him, dragging them down his destructive path toward disaster.
Winner of the 1962 Newbery Medal, The Bronze Bow is the story of a boy's tormented journey from a blind, confining hatred to his acceptance and understanding of love.
Critic Reviews:
"A dramatic, deeply felt narrative whose characters and message will long be remembered." (Booklist)
Members Reviews:
BORING read of a not boring story.
What would have made The Bronze Bow better?
The narration was terrible.
Would you be willing to try another book from Elizabeth George Speare? Why or why not?
Not read by this person.
Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Mary Woods?
Jim Carter (head butler on Downton Abbey) because he should narrate every book.
Any additional comments?
Don't waste your money on this audio book. Just make time to read it yourself.
A Changed Heart
Who was your favorite character and why?
My favorite character was Facia becuase she was intuitive in how she responded to all characters and was a link that held the different world views and cultures together.
What three words best describe Mary Woodss performance?
Good reading of the novel but not a lot of change was given to dramatize and represent the changes in characters and the changing heart of Daiel.
If you could take any character from The Bronze Bow out to dinner, who would it be and why?
I would take Leah out to dinner. After Jesus frees her to live life to the full- it would be refreshing to watch the childlike wonder as she encountered experiences outside of her former life.
60's Newberry Award Winner
Set at the time of Christ, this childrens book was an enjoyable little read, reminding me of "The Big Fisherman" or "The Robe." An orphaned Jewish boy has an intense hatred against the Romans and is involved with zealots hoping to overcome the Romans. He meets Christ and eventually is able to lay the hatred aside. There are some interesting sub-plots and it would be a good read for a child who is Christian. There is an underlying Sunday School feel to it and an overt promotion of Christianity. It touches quite a bit about the Jewish rituals and law, showing them through the Christian view as being for show and not necessary. I don't think Jewish or atheist parents would be thrilled with it for their children to read, but still a nice book for the right audience.
Great Read
This book takes you back to ancient times when Rome occupied all of the Jewish territories. Great detail in everyday life for the Jewish during this occupation. It's a story, of a young man in search of who he is and were he fits in life.
