Sylvia Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Sylvia is a moderately entertaining tale set around the events of the Children's Crusade of 1212. I usually enjoy Courtenay's books but he put so many modern ideas, and beliefs into medieval minds that the anachronism was jarring. "

" SYLVIA by Bryce Courtenay is alright but not in the same league with many of his other books. "

" About Sylvia Honeyeater, a peasant orphan from Germany with a beautiful voice and a gift for charming birds, and her role in the 13th Century Children's Crusade. "

" aAgood book to disappear into for a bit of escapism...set in 1212 in Europe, a special gifted girl child and others who play a part in the the Children's Crusade starting their march from Germany. It did repeat itself a little too much and could've been a shorter book but I stuck at it - quite a tome. Enjoyable nevertheless, a bit of time-travel/fantasy - nice to leave the 21st century once in a while, eh? "

" Not a bad read, i really enjoyed the book but the ending felt a little rushed after spending so much time setting it up . "

" I can't really give this a real rating as I didn't finish it. I really like Courtenay's books generally but this one was terrible. I really couldn't stand the whole father/pig sty/ daughter scenes - you will know them when you get to it. I thought it just went too far and the story was slow and not really intriguing. "

" A subject that I knew nothing about; but it was a very interesting read. Sometimes slow..... but a good book. "

" Not one of Bryce's better books. "

" Bryce Courtenay style and historical novel in one, I could not have asked for a better combination. "

" Interesting read for those with a leaning towards European history. "

" A account of the "Childrens Crusade' of 1212 , I also learned of the origin of the Pied Piper of Hamelin. "

" A little hard to get into, but Courtenay is always worth the read. "

" I enjoyed this 12th century historical novel but was disappointed it veered off into the subject the the Children's Crusade so much and was less and less about the main character. "

" Was pretty good. "

" Somehow the main character reminds me too much of Peekay from 'The Power of One'. Being extraordinarily talented in many areas it is a piece of cake for Sylvia to overcome every challenge. This makes the plot predictable...and boring. "

" I found this hard to read. The whole cocept was a bit stupid. "

" My best Bryce Courtenay reads have definitely been his harrowing story from his own family experience - April Fool's Day, and the Potato Factory series. Sylvia is not in the same league, but in saying that, I found it to be quite a good holiday read. "

" A little hard to connect with in the beginning, but as usual, I end up loving another Bryce Courteney book! "

" If this book wasn't selected by our Book Club I would never have finished it. I found it boring beyond belief. "

" Interesting story that takes place in the medieval age. Sylvia isan engaging character of remarkable strength and ability. I look forward to reading the sequel. "

" Not Courtenay's best work. "

" I found this to be a very absorbing read. "

" Read to the end but didn't enjoy that much. Sort of unbelievable "

" Not his greatest work, but still a good yarn centred on an event I knew little about - The Childrens Crusades. "

" Loved it!Bryce takes you on a journey like a father who is teaching his child about life... Some kids love to learn, and others think that they know everything. "

" A subject that I knew nothing about; but it was a very interesting read. Sometimes slow..... but a good book. "

" A account of the "Childrens Crusade' of 1212 , I also learned of the origin of the Pied Piper of Hamelin. "

" A little hard to get into, but Courtenay is always worth the read. "

" Sylvia is a moderately entertaining tale set around the events of the Children's Crusade of 1212. I usually enjoy Courtenay's books but he put so many modern ideas, and beliefs into medieval minds that the anachronism was jarring. "

" Somehow the main character reminds me too much of Peekay from 'The Power of One'. Being extraordinarily talented in many areas it is a piece of cake for Sylvia to overcome every challenge. This makes the plot predictable...and boring. "

" Bryce Courtenay style and historical novel in one, I could not have asked for a better combination. "

" This is an adult novel about the Children's Crusade.I say 'adult' because the content is very adult. Well researched, bit too predictable for my taste, but I enjoyed it. I especially liked the theology, which is a character and definitely moves the plot along. "

" Had to read to the half-way point before it became interesting. Now, it's good. "

" Very different from his previous writings. Could not put this book down felt as though I was actually in the time he describes - superb read "

" I was supposed to listen to The Power of One, but not availble in CD. Sylvia is the first in a trilogy. Recommended by Bolinda Audio rep who likes all the same stories I do. "