Patrick:Son of Ireland - Mass Market Paperback

from taterzngravy

In Patrick, Son of Ireland, it is clear that Lawhead isn't rehashing a story. He departs significantly from the story of St. Patrick that we are familiar with. On his website, Lawhead contends that most of what we consider to be facts about St. Patrick, even those from his autobiography, are disp...

from sirfurboy

This is another good work from Stephen Lawhead, in which he uses his usual blend of history and myth to spin an engaging tale of one of Ireland's patron saints. Lawhead's feeling for the period, and his love of all things Celtic shines through as strongly as his usual redemptive Christian message...

from alaskabookworm

A bit slow-going at times. Overall, I enjoyed it as historical fiction. However, I think nonfiction would be a better way to learn about St. Patrick.

from ashooles

I loved reading this. Ireland has been an interest of mine for many years and I loved reading about St. Patrick. For the most part, it was a lovely read and an enjoyment with his adventures. I did find, in places, his character rather unlikeable, but he was interesting. All in all, a lovely book.

from atdCross

I've got mixed feelings about this book. Torn from his noble Welsh family, who were killed by raiding bands of Irish barbarians, and consigned as a slave, Succat, as St. Patrick's real name, he makes failed attempts to escape, is threatened with death if he tries to escape again, is educated in t...