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Summary: The one book that still moves me
Review: When I picked up "The Mists of Avalon" I was skeptical as to how a book about the Arthurian legend could come to life in a simple book. But what I found was much more then I could have ever expected. Marion Zimmer Bradley is, as I like to call her, sugar to my mental mouth. I can't get enough of her writings. "The Mistis of Avalon" held me from the very first sentence to the very last word. Morgaine was my favorite character. She was strong, she was determined, yet she was only human. There was only so much that she could do to save Avalon and it's inhabitants. And what a special place Avalon is! I remember when I first read it, I wanted so badly to be a priestess of Avalon. Besides all of my daydreaming, "The Mists of Avalon" is the book that made me want to read anything I could get my hands on. It began my craving for literary works. I highly suggest that you read this book. It's the best out there.
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Summary: LOVED IT!!!
Review: I did not want this book to end. I was ecstatic to learn that there were two prequels for this title. They are in my cart right now...
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Summary: Camelot Babylon
Review: "Mists Of Avalon" is fun,but I am surprised with all the fuss about it,since it does not deserve to be called "the best book I ever read"...or to be taken seriously enough to discuss historical details.If you are reading it as it is - light entertainment - its hard to resist,in a manner of say,Jackie Collins in Camelot.As bombastic praises from cover declare,its written from "woman's point of view" and we have "magical saga of the women behind King Arthur's trone" - ha,after reading the book it seems that women have only sex & witchraft on their minds all the time.Its easy to see its appeal for younger readers,since its basically TV soup opera about who slept with who,but readers who expect something deeper would prefer to have their King Arthur taken more seriously.I was curious enough to finish all,but I took it as it is,without pretentions that it's "magical saga".
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Summary: The Best Book I've ever Read
Review: The Mysts of Avalon is one of the best books I have ever read. I love all the Arthurian legends but this one really brings them alive. Marrion Zimmer Bradley has done a superb job of mixing legends and research. For me, this book was more than just a wonderful story and a good piece of feminist literature. This book shed light on the struggle between Christianity and the old Goddess worshipping religions and made me dream of being a priestess on Avalon. It is one of the most important works of pagan fiction and should be on every pagan's shelf. Everyone should read this book for its feminism and refreshing insights into Religion and Christianity, not to mention is beautiful retelling of a classic story.
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Summary: You'll lose hours reading this book and not even notice!
Review: I'm not a fan of Sci-Fi Fantasy at all. However, this was recommended to me as a book that would keep me home at night (almost impossible to do). I was engaged within the first couple of pages and have not been able to put it down...or am atleast hesitant to do so. Bought it just last week and am almost done. Sad to see the legend end. If you're looking for a book to really dive into, I'd give this one a try.
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Summary: enchanting
Review: Every woman should read this book.
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Summary: Different, but good
Review: Although this version of the Camelot saga is a little different from what I am used to, it is very well written and VERY creative. The author did a great job of describing every aspect of this fantasy world without going overboard on everything. It does seem a little bit like some sort of cult-culture, but it was an interesting change from the normal vaque descriptions of fantasy worlds in novels. One of the only complaints I have is the descriptions of Morgaine's, er, um, "social activities". I don't mind a little bit of "laying" with each other, but it got really old and descriptions were really trashy; I felt like I was reading some high quality romance novel. Overall, the book was very intriguing and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a different, creative fantasy book.
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Summary: This is a must read book!
Review: How anyone could have a bad thing to say about this book is beyond my comprehension. The only bad thing about it was that it had to end! It is by far one of the best books I have ever read (and I read it twice!). I thought it was an emotionally involving tale and it showed me a whole new perpsective on my previously Christian life. I'm so excited that it has been rereleased in hardback and that it will soon debut in movie form! If you plan to see the movie, you must read this book. Even if you don't plan to see the movie, read this book! :-)
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Summary: A book that will pull you into their world
Review: This is quite possibly one of the best book I've ever read. This book will pull you into the mists and to the world Arthur lived in, betrayal, battle, and death, all told from the point of view of women who were behind it all. This book's is about King Arthur's world in the eyes of Avalon, or the women who have put him on the throne and who made Camalot possible. It is strong enough to make you reel in shock and change your life for ever. If you truly understand the world of Avalon.
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Summary: My Favorite Arthur Legend Retelling!!!
Review: I'm a big fan of Arthurian legends and so, perhaps, a little prejudiced. I loved this book because it focused on the women and on the lives of the people. First Igraine, who in most stories seems nothing more than an object of Uther's obsessive lust. In this book, she has a character that makes her part of the story even more meaningful. And I love the perspective of the Lady of the Lake, not a mystical faery creature, but a woman running out of options and trying to preserve her religion against the onslaught of Christianity. And I loved Morgaine's character. She suddenly came alive for me when I read this. No other book (i.e. of T.H. White, Mary Stewart, Stephen R. Lawhead...) was ever the same after I got Marion Zimmer Bradley's Morgaine into my head. And Guinevere(I won't try to recreate the Welsh spelling Bradley uses from memory!) was a wonderful character as well, thoroughly detestable. There was a part near the middle of The Mists of Avalon, having to do with a banner, where I had to close the book because I was so mad at her. Lancelet was well done and his relationships with Arthur, Guinevere and Morgaine give him new dimensions previously unthought of by me. This is, overall, a fabulous book, with so many wonderful characters. I hesitate to try and do them justice. It affected me very much, especially the end. It weaves so many threads of so many legends together to make a unique tapestry that I know I will never forget. I would recommend it to anyone. In fact, I do.
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