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The Sorcerer: Metamorphosis

The Sorcerer: Metamorphosis

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: An incredibly well, written and entertaining novel!
Review: Jack Whyte yet again maintains his level of excellence in this series! And yet again, I was kept up until the wee hours of the morning unable to put down the book. I have rarely seen characters this well written; Jack Whyte gives them such depth and complexity that they seem so authentic. You get this incredible sensation that these people did exist - period - and history unfolded exactly this way - period.

One of the great things about this book and series, is that Jack Whyte explains the magic and sorcery that has surrounded this legend with down-to-earth explanations. The amazing thing is that in doing this, he creates an even better legend. The idea that man, without the aid of magic but by his intellect and will alone, is able to have a vision and bring it to life in a way that has endured as long as this legend has, is very inspiring.

I have related to every one of these characters; I have laughed, cried, been enraged, and been constantly surprised by them.

I tip my hat to Jack Whyte - he has quite a gift.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Jack Whyte- The Sorcerer: Metamorphosis
Review: Jack Whyte's "The Sorcerer: Metamorphosis", sixth book, and 2nd in the series is excellent. Once again we follow Caius Meryln Brittanicus, in his quests, and watch an older Arthur becoming a leader, and in time the high king of all of Britain and wielder of Excaliber. In this novel we are brought back to Camulod, and now Meryln serves as a leader of colony alongside his brother Ambrose. Not to give away story, but tragedy will strike, and through this Meryln makes the change from leader of men, to Sorcerer- friend of few, feared by many, a powerful transformation. Evil always dwells, and this 2nd book in series has alot more action then previous. Once again the characters are descriped in great detail, and we get to know them through Merylns narrative. I in particular like the Pendragon descriptions, characters like Huw and Lyewelln are nice to follow. The only downside I can see at moment, is that there has not been a real follow up to this as yet, as the next book follows Arthurs father, hopefully in time Whyte will deliver more books for this series. Highly Recommend the "The Sorcerer: Metamorphosis", an entertaining and enjoyable read.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: NUMBER SIX OF THE SERIES. AS USUAL, MR. WHYTE IS SUPERB!
Review: Nothing like reading "Metamorphosis" on a hot sweltering day while sailing the Atlantic.

Sorcerer brings the series closer to its culmination with Arthur crowned and Merlin being forced to assume a more in-depth role as advisor and strategist to the young king.

The development of the Arthur character is a well designed effort, and the overall plot is laid out and commingled with historic (and geographic) fact adding realism to the general storyline. This is probably one of the best in The Camulod series that Mr. Whyte has brought to light.

Jack... don't leave us out to dry!... we eagerly await the arrival of your 7th creation.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This Can't Be the Last Chronicle!
Review: One more, Jack, and the story will be done. This journey has been too, too good for you to stop it at numero VI. Please - give us a VII.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Sad to finish it
Review: So the magnificent saga from a roman general's dream to a self-sufficient kingdom in Britain drew to and end after a long and thorough story. One more part is needed to make the circle full, Merlyn started at least one of his volumes referring to Arthur dying in his arms an the kingdom in ruins, but in a way the main story ends here: the king is given his singing sword. I felt sad when it ended. This volume is vintage Whyte, with action following logically from whatever has taken place earlier. Somehow, however, some of the changes seem forced, with Merlyn striking his head or getting sick just at a crucial junction to send the story on a new route. Besides, magical visions, such as the meeting with Ironhair do not belong in a story that is just a description of what happened. Too much supernatural coincidences make the rest less believeable, and a deus ex machina or a dream seem too easy ways out of a tight spot. However, Merlyn's revenge in the war in Cambria is a magnificent part of the plot and covers other problems. I still wondre about the leprosy, it never got anywhere further than Merlyn's own thoughts. If, and when, the final part of Merlyn's story reaches the end, I would also like a more detailed map to keep track on what happened where. At this stage, I envy those who have yet to discover this magnificent interpretation of what could have been.....

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: YES! THE SORCERER HAS COMETH
Review: Thank You Jack, the latest and hopefully not last install ment of the Camulod Chronicles is breathtakingly briliant. Written with wonderful insight into detail and incredible forsigt into Merylns transformation into the sorcerer and Arthurs Metamorphois into High King. Keep up the Good work Jack, please, keep up the good work.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: We will run out of trees at this rate
Review: This is (I think) the sixth volume in the series. Now after something like 3000 pages we have just gotten to the Sword in the Stone episode, Arthur now being about 18 years old. I shouldn't say this, but the author is not a young man -- he dedicates one of the books to his grandchildren. Here's long life to you, Jack!

The series is compulsively readable, however. As a member of some King Arthur clubs on the Internet, I have been taken to task for liking these books. They say they are historically inaccurate, in, for example, the same sense that the movie Gladiator was criticized for showing the Romans using fire-shooting catapults on a campaign in the northern German forests. Also, there is no evidence that the British at this time used cavalry to great advantage because they had discovered stirrups. Well, la-di-da. Who cares? It READS convincingly as pseudo-history, and that's all that matters in this sort of story. The latest one is particularly good, after two or three dull ones.

The author had a new slant on the Uther/Ygraine tradition that was really good, and there are other felicities. There's also a lot of boring dreck. On the whole, though, a good series.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Jack Whyte does it again!
Review: Tne Authurian saga contines in Jack Whytes newest book. This tale is spun so skillfully that I constantly have to remind myself that it is fiction. It reads like a history written by someone who actually lived with Merlin, Arthur, and their ancestors. A fully enjoyable page- turner!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Another solid A-1 success
Review: What can you say? Whyte is tremendous. The story goes on, with the twists and turns we have grown to expect.

Buy it! Read it! You will love it!!!

Gosh, I hope that Jack does not come to an unexpected end prior to finishing this wonderful series.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Whyte takes a different approach
Review: Whyte continues a familiar story with quite a different approach.

Merlyn Brittanicus continues his tireless journey to make a High King out of young Arthur but finds his carefully thought-out plans disrupted by his long time nemisis Peter Ironhair. Consumed by his deep hatred for Ironhair, Merlyn set out to destroy his enemy once and for all at all costs. If you have read the first books of the series, you will remember Publius Varrus' similar determination when he dealt with Seneca.

This final chapter manages to provide a seemingly logical ending to the Camulod Chronicles series. However, you get the feeling that Whyte tried too hard to link too many of the past events from his earlier five books to this final book so that he gloss over certain events. That just leaves readers feeling that something is missing. Certainly, it does not give you the same feeling as when you finish reading Book One - The Skystone.

For those readers who prefer a more wholesome ending to the Arthur / Merlin story, Mary Stewart and Bernard Cornwell's series are highly recommended.


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