Mists of Avalon Abridged

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Summary: Unforgetable
Review: The best Arthurian novel around! Having read this book in my late teens, and passed it on to all my friends, I was touched by this enchanting tale. Yesterday, 7 years on, I finished reading it for the second time, and can only think of it in terms as the quote goes 'a good book is the best of friends'. The entwining love between Moragaine, Arthur, Gwenhyfar and Lancelot kept my dreams alive and left me in tears and heartache at the end. This is definately my favourite book of all time, read it, enjoy it and live in fantasy of what once was.

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Summary: Excellent
Review: This was an excellent book. THe depth of the characters and setting was astounding. The whole novel read like a fine work of poetry. I especially liked the way Ms. Bradley switched the tense to each instrumental character. It greatly helped my understanding of the conflicts and characters.

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Summary: AMAZING.
Review: The women of Arthurian Legend achieve their full and marvelous potential--for better and worse--in this stunning book. It's a rare book that will inspire me to read more by an author, but Marion Zimmer Bradley's able definition and character depth have carried me through "The Forest House" and "Lady of Avalon" as well. The story is inviting. Once it has you, it doesn't let you go until you've had your fill and you're comfortably sated.

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Summary: Simply put, a CLASSIC.
Review: My most favorite book of all time and i've read thousands. This book had such depth of emotionally available characters and history that I never wanted it to end. King Arthur is my ideal man and Marion Zimmer Bradley poured life into him beyond any other retelling of the Arthurian legends. I will reread this book MANY MANY MANY times in my life.

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Summary: This is the best book I've ever read
Review: So I'm only 11. But I read a lot. Since September, I've read 43 books, 44 counting this one, and I know that this one has been the best of them all. The author spun a glorious tale that facinated me the entire 876 pages. I really liked that she built up on the women's characters (Igraine, Morgaine of the Fairies, Queen Gwenhwyfar, Queen Morgause, Nimue, Vivien, Lady of the Lake), and Sir Lancelet and some other men's characters, and kind of left King Arthur in the backround, but still with a good character. I was amazed at the way you got to know the people and places.

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Summary: Why wasn't there a movie on this book?
Review: This story was so beautifully written that at one time I had to stop to think to myself: was it how it happened? The characters are so alive and full of life that it is impossible not to fall in love with Lancelet and Arthur. This is a must. Everybody should read it. Or at least have it in their bookshelves!

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Summary: The most magical book I have ever read
Review: I have yet to read a book that will take me to a place as amazing as this. The author's descriptions are crisp and real to all. Even and 800+ pages I never wantedt this book to be over with.

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Summary: my favorite book
Review: It is the best book I have ever read, and my favorite. My english teacher recommended it, and I was expecting a boring plot with boring characters and no excitement, and I was very surprised by it.

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Summary: Thank you, Marion Zimmer Bradley
Review: This book changed my life forever. It expressed feelings I didn't have the words for, and turned a giant page in my search for religion. I recommend this book with all of my heart and soul to everyone, everywhere. Good bye, Marion, and thank you. Thank you for everything.

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Summary: pretty one-dimensional...
Review: Nothing new here, Marion doesn't add much to this legend, and altogether while readable, lacked a certain je ne sais quoi. Flair perhaps. I recommend Stephen R. Lawhead's Pendragon cycle. This is the critically acclaimed Benchmark of Arthurian fantasy.