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Summary: The unofficial first book of MZB's Avalon series....?
Review: This book doesn't quite have the finesse of her more popular titles, but I think it deserves 5 stars by virtue of the immensity of the task; that is, linking believably and enthrallingly to the Avalon books. The reincarnation of characters through the series is a touch of genius which adds a very deep powerful undercurrent. I am surprised no-one else has commented on this aspect, as this is the aspect which transforms Fall Of Atlantis from a good and captivating, if short, book into a part of a profoundly world-view-altering whole. My only complaint is that I would have liked it to be more patient (and as a result longer), taking its time a little more as MZB does so well in her most well-known titles, but as it is, it is more absorbing the further you go into it.
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Summary: Oh how wonderful!!
Review: This book enchanted me and kept me reading all the time. Bradely's deatil is amazing and she made her characters real. I truly cried and smiled the whole time. Oh how wonderful this book was!
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Summary: it's one marion's best......
Review: This book is one of marion's best because she always knows how to keep us on our toes and wanting more. shee tells this story, and all the other stories I have read, on the side of the female character and not the male. I just hope that other women can learn from her and start writing as good a story as marion.
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Summary: not bad, but extremely disturbing
Review: This book was well written and had intriguing characters, but it gave me nightmares. If demon worship, pagan rites, and the usual light against dark struggle are your thing, then by all means read this book. Otherwise, stay away! It probably didn't help that I read this book while sick with the flu.
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Summary: Inspired Characterization/Good Prose Style/Insipid Plot
Review: This book wove fascinating interrelations between the characters, but--oh no--not the whole lame quest for power/devil worship plot again.
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Summary: Not one of her best, but IMPORTANT to read nonetheless
Review: This is one of MZB's earliest novels, and you can tell she wrote it early in her career, because the quality of the writing is not up to par with her later books (e.g., the MISTS trilogy). However, this book is ESSENTIAL reading for someone who wants to get the most out of the MISTS OF AVALON series of books----so much of what is contained in those books, especially THE FOREST HOUSE and LADY OF AVALON, relates directly to the plot of THE FALL OF ATLANTIS. So, pick it up now that it's back in print, and enjoy!
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Summary: Not what you might expect.
Review: This isn't really what we've come to expect from a fantasy novel. It's much more a historical romance which takes place in a fantasy setting. It's about two sisters who are raised to power with very different temperments and ultimately different destinies. One falls in love with a dying priest of the light. The other gets involved with a priest who leads the darker mysteries. They both have their own long road to walk and their own struggles with their constrained society.MZB displays, as usual, her adept touch with female characters. Deoris and Domaris are real, Deoris heart-breakingly real. The world she places around them is detailed and compelling, as are the politics and dynamics of power portrayed in the book. Unfortunately, _The Fall of Atlantis_ lacks the well-balanced plots that make the Darkover novels so wonderful. It really isn't much more than a well-written historical romance in the end and lacks the mystery and wonder that characterize the really great fantasies that Bradley has written.
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Summary: beautifully written
Review: This was the first book I have read of MZB, and I found it captivating. The characters seemed to be real people & had real emotions. I truly came to care about the characters and was surprised with them at the various twists and turns throughout the book. I wish that Micon had lived longer, but I knew when I started the book that he wasn't going to last long. A wonderful book.
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Summary: ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZz
Review: This was the worst MZB book I have ever attempted to read. Attempt is the key word, since it was so boring I never finished. I didn't care about the characters or understand what motivated them. Perhaps I'll try it again one day, since I absolutely loved The Mists of Avalon, The Firebrand, and the Darkover novels.
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Summary: This is a superbly written fantasy novel.
Review: When I first picked up THE FALL OF ATLANTIS I was not able to put it down. Others have said this is not Bradley's finest work, but I wholly disagree. It has an engaging and complicated storyline that captures your attention and characters you can visiualize because they seem so real! Bradley knows what she's doing and this book won't disappoint you. Be sure to read it; you won't regret it!!!! I Loved this book...
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