Shane's Reviews > Warriors of God: Richard the Lionheart and Saladin in the Third Crusade

I wavered for a long time between "4" and "3", but I've decided to be generous. "Warriors of God" was a very engaging read. I already had an interest in the subject and timeframe (I'm currently playing Assassins' Creed, after all) and Reston did not disappoint: he kept the tale moving quickly and interestingly. The book is obviously very well-researched, although sometimes Reston makes claims without really backing them up particularly well. Also, there are a few side narratives that didn't really seem to fit with the main topic.
The book provides a great character sketch of both Saladin and Richard the Lionheart, two of the most compelling figures of the age.