Freedom Within the Heart
Written and directed by Mark Mahon
Pencils and Inks by:
Miguel Caceres
Colors by Veronica Gandini
This is a graphic novel based on a screenplay. Mahon bases his tale on the ancient history concerning the feuds between the Irish and the Norsemen and begins in 910 A.D. The pagan Vikings pillage the Church and meet with little resistance from the Irish. A short period of peace follows and the action picks up in the home of the Kennedy clan. Two young brothers Malhoun and Brian are listening to the legends of the battles. They are the protagonists who will struggle with the Norsemen in the near future.
There are lots of battle scenes depicting gruesome warfare, greed, cruelty, revenge and family tragedy. The plot is well developed and flows smoothly. The characters and their emotions are aptly portrayed in words and graphics. Drawings and colors are vivid and rich with minute attention to detail.
Lots of violence depicted in the battle scenes and the implied violence meted down to the women and children of the clans. For that reason, I would recommend parents of children under twelve review it for objectionable material. Recommended as an exceptionally well done graphic novel for lovers of that genre who enjoy history.
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4 responses to “FIGHTING FOR IRISH INDEPENDENCE: WAR AGAINST THE NORSE CLANS”
Sarah Eliza @ devastateboredom
March 10th, 2016 at 15:59
Interesting! I’d be curious to learn more about that time in history… thanks for sharing your review — found you via Booknificent Thursday. 🙂
bamauthor
March 10th, 2016 at 16:31
The graphic novel format is unique for this type of subject and makes it all the more interesting.
mommynificent
March 17th, 2016 at 12:35
I’ve not come across historical fiction in graphical novel form before. Very interesting concept. Thanks so much for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com this week!
Tina
bamauthor
March 17th, 2016 at 13:33
It is rare, and that’s exactly why I chose to read this one.