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Summary: *yawn*
Review: after 20 pages of describing the sun set, i gave it up. I found this book boring, having chosen to (try and) read it due to the high praise from family members. I found her "witchlight" (etc)series to be much more interesting.
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Summary: Terrific with details, flows nicely together.
Review: This book is one of the only Aurthirian books I've read, yet I loved the way it shows a transition from the Old Ways to Christianity. It shows how brutal it was, the fights, the wars. Overall an awesome book!
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Summary: I wish I could forget it
Review: I've read close to 20 renditions of the Arthur legend, dating from Geoffrey of Monmouth and the Mabinogion up to contemporary renditions. "Mists of Avalon" easily was among the worst.The book bills itself as a feminist rendition of the Arthur Cycle, centered around the women. A nice idea; would that the book accomplished its goal well. Instead, what we have here is a rather uninspired epic of the passing of the old religions amid the arrival of Xianity. Bradley takes shots at Xianity and at men, which would be fine, except it's too lopsided. Reading this book, you would think that all Xians are oppressive, women-hating powermongers (true of some I know, but not all); and that all goddess-worshippers are in touch with themselves, nature, and are the salt of the earth. Bradley spends too much time in the shadows and not enough in court intrigue, where women can -- and did -- play a major part in history. For a much better feminist view of Arthur, read "In Winter's Shadow" by Gillian Bradshaw.
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Summary: Good story, irritating people
Review: I think that this book is the ultimate example of human folly. It was hard to feel sorry for these people who through their own stupidity wrecked the lives of eveyone around them. But it is a gripping story and I could not put it down. Read it, but be warned you may not like it.
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Summary: A refreshing tale of Arthurian legends
Review: "The Mists of Avalon" is an amazing contribution to the famous Arthurian Legends. Bradley describes everything in such meticulous detail. I couldn't put it down! You really care about the characters; they're alive, as real as you and I. You can feel their sorrow, their pain, their joy. Old characters become alive and new ones are introduced. I would read it again. Definitely a winner.
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Summary: Loved it, so I read her precursors (written after "Mists).
Review: I'm like the way she weaves history into "Mists," so when I found "The Forest House," which talks about the pre-history of The Lady of Avalon and her priestesses, plus "Lady of Avalon," which fills in the blanks in history between "Forest House" and "Mists," I jumped on them and devoured both within a week and a half. Read them if you loved "Mists."
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Summary: WONDERFUL!!!! AMAZING!!! YOU HAVE TO GET IT!!!!
Review: I am only about 3/4 of the way through this huge book, but so far it is great! Marion made me think more about the characters of an old story. Such as, Lancelet, Gwenevere who i thought was as annoying as hell, Viviane, Arthur, Merlin, a lot more on Sir Cai, and MANY others. Actually i think she has added at least a bit to each character. In reading this i felt so close to Morgaine, i couldnt put it down till i found out what happened to her. I have so much to say about this book, but i better stop or ill give away the whole thing, *smile* but if you are thinking of getting this book i strongly recomend it.
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Summary: summary? just read.
Review: "all stories are true," i've heard it said. this one is not just true; it makes sense. bradley humanizes both "good" and "bad" and weaves a tale that gives motive to all the stupid mistakes that combined to form the majestic trajedy that was camelot. while this is not the best book i've read, nor is there any exquisite literary style to catch one's breath, bradley combines compelling characters with a unique, but believable, vision to bring us the most interesting telling of the arthurian myths to date.
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Summary: Dungeons and dragons for women?
Review: For those who love sword-and-sorcery fantasy, this is the book for you. Full of magic, sex and "Great Sows" (they idolise pigs?!), this is real pot-boiler stuff. The Lord of the Rings it ain't. Don't expect a modern classic from this drivel, just feminist, moon-worshipping pop entertainment. A last word of advice - take this book on a long flight. And give it to the person sitting next to you.
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Summary: A New Age feminist's bible.
Review: A very prettily written book, this gives women their chance at telling the Arthurian legend. Unfortunately it is just too feministic and "mystical", with the characters worshipping the "Mother Goddess"; something that sounds just a bit familiar today. The paganism and female-empowering feel similar to Xena and her spin-offs, so if you are looking for literature with depth, forget about this medievel Melrose Place and read The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (Anne Bronte). Now that is powerful.
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