![]() Overall, this is an enchanting read that embraces history in a fresh and nuanced manner. There is a darkness that echoes under the watchful eyes of Kit’s Ravens, a haunting quality that lingers throughout the narrative. However, Hoffman frames the scenes with beautifully descriptive images that are evocative and appealing. ![]() All three areas blend together beautifully and produce a book thats as much about Britain as it is about Ravens. The book is part biography of Chris Skaife (the current Raven Master), part his experiences with the Ravens, part history of the Tower of London. Kit’s increasing anxiety and dismay is quite poignant as a reader - given the contextual knowledge of the Boleyn-Tudor events, we know that Kit will be unsuccessful despite his best efforts. The book is called The Raven Master, not The Ravens. ![]() Their ability to be all-knowing deepens our interaction with the characters and the inevitable downfall of Anne Boleyn. Hoffman’s anthropomorphic Ravens are deeply symbolic as they represent prophecy and insight. ![]() As he attempts to save Queen Anne Boleyn from prosecution, Kit’s relationship with the Ravens is imperative. As Kit grows up, he learns the language of the Ravens and becomes highly skilled in his communication with them. He is rescued and adopted by the Ravenmaster at the Tower of London. Is trapped beneath the bodies of his mother and father on the plague cart. Theīook centres on Kit Wagstaffe and his ability to communicate with the Ravens. The Ravenmaster’s Boy is a nuanced and dark tale, and Hoffman casts a new perspective on the Tudor legacy. ![]()
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