Larry Howard

The tale of Sir Rod the Long has been kept quiet by the knights of the round table. It's King Authur's birthday so Guinevere commands the knights of the round table to finally tell her the story of Sir Rod the Long. This was a funny, bawdy romp through midieval England.

Right off the bat, the reader knows he/she has chosen an interesting novel. The cover is eye-catching and the concept is just complex enough to capture the reader's interest without being overly confusing. The author touches on a subject, oil, that is very real to many people today. The subject of the novel applies quite well to the current circumstances surrounding its readers, further drawing in readers. The reader will not find the main character easy to get to know, it takes a few show more chapters for the main character to grow on his readers. The setting is perfect, Iran; the novel has the complete set-up for a good, current read. This book is fast-paced, the reader will not be bored. The novel is recommended for adults/young adults who enjoy reading novels about concepts that apply to the world around them.

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