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Summary: Strength of the Woman
Review: The book's greatest strength is its complex portrayal of Guinevere. The author succeeded in giving her believable strength and utilized it beautifully in the setting we know and love so well as Camelot. Arthur, a strong character himself, was not undermined and Mordred, undoubtedly a significant presence in the book, embodied the depth in which Guinevere's strength of character took. It is a fresh look at the old legend wrought with failure and betrayal.Perhaps the only weakness I could find was the *inherent* Mary Sue-ishness of the entire thing. Though it is apparent that nothing could be perfect, even in Camelot, things always work out except for the inevitably bitter end. Even the problems characters faced were handled with great grace. Make no mistake. I'm not saying this book has a bunch of Mary Sues and Gary Sues. Most of the characters are complex; imperfect, but there was still something terribly ideal about all of them in spite of it. However, I must say that I still enjoyed the book very much. In spite of the moments where everyone was just too disarmingly polite if not entirely evil, I would recommend this book for a wonderful new perception of Guinevere. Ms. McKenzie is a brilliant writer and I look forward to reading more from this series.
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Summary: A must read!
Review: This book is an absolute page turner. The hazardous and tragic love triangle between Arthur, Lancelot and Guinevere is finally plausably explained. If you enjoyed Mary Stewart's Merlin trilogy, then The Queen of Camelot is an absolute must-read!
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Summary: Enthralling story, horrible dialogue
Review: This book is well worth the read. I've been a lifelong fan of Arthur and Camelot, and I've always wanted a more inciteful look into the character of Guinevere (who's often portrayed as something of a bimbo). That's not the case here. The character is well-developed and admirable. Also beautifully portrayed is the passsionate and compassionate relationship between Arthur and his queen. That being said, the language of this book will make you cringe. McKenzie's denizens of Camelot too occasionally spout modern slang. (Examples: "I could square things with Gawaine...", "his chieftains must be hollering for more land...", and my personal favorite, "What's up, Kay?") Then the author drops in a "shall" here and there in an attempt to make the language sound quaint. But once you get past this flaw, it's a nicely constructed novel and will make a nice addition to your Arthurian collection. I'll probably read it again.
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Summary: Amazing...
Review: This book was by far the best book I have ever laid my hands on. I have read many science fiction and fantasy novels, and this by far out does them all! This book explains many aspects of the Arthur-tales, and it made me spend hours of my spare time reading and re-reading it. It's taken fromt he eyes of Guinevere, from the moment she was born. It shocked me how easily this book lured me into its depths! The days that I had it with me, it never left my side! It stayed on my bed stand during those few hours of sleep I could conjur up. McKenzie explains to the readers how much Guinevere really DID love Arthur, and it kept me at ease to hear that. I fell in love with all the characters in the novel, and I believed that they had come to life between the crisp pages of the book. I cried with Guinevere, laughed with her, grew angry at those who spoke ill of Arthur and had my heart captured by the High King. I fear reading it again will just remind me that I can do nothing to change their fates at the end. I'm only saddened to hear that there aren't any more books out there that are even close in quality to this one. I HIGHLY recomend this book to anyone who loves fantasy or anyone who wants something wonderful to read. NOW GO READ IT! <3
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Summary: Shockingly Breathtaking
Review: This book was by far the best book I have ever laid my hands on. I have read many science fiction and fantasy novels, and this by far out does them all! This book explains many aspects of the Arthur-tales, and it made me spend hours of my spare time reading and re-reading it. It's taken fromt he eyes of Guinevere, from the moment she was born. It shocked me how easily this book lured me into its depths! The days that I had it with me, it never left my side! It stayed on my bed stand during those few hours of sleep I could conjur up. McKenzie explains to the readers how much Guinevere really DID love Arthur, and it kept me at ease to hear that. I fell in love with all the characters in the novel, and I believed that they had come to life between the crisp pages of the book. I cried with Guinevere, laughed with her, grew angry at those who spoke ill of Arthur and had my heart captured by the High King. I fear reading it again will just remind me that I can do nothing to change their fates at the end. I'm only saddened to hear that there aren't any more books out there that are even close in quality to this one. I HIGHLY recomend this book to anyone who loves fantasy or anyone who wants something wonderful to read. NOW GO READ IT! <3
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Summary: Amazing...
Review: This book was completely and utterly amazing. It is told in the eyes of Gwen, a strong and loving woman. By the end of the novel you feel as if you actually knew her and mourn her losses just as you celebrated her accomplishments. The Arthur-Gwen-Lancelot is portrayed beautifully. This book has absolutely peaked my interest in Arthurian times. I coulnd't put it down for a second.
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Summary: Review
Review: This book was recamended to me by a friend and fellow lover of everything medieval. The true beauty of this book lies in the fact that it takes you to another place. McKenzie mentions offhand traditions and holy days that give you clues into the culture of the times. Her portaryal of daily life for the characters is so clear, and her descriptions of detail like clothing show a lot of attention to detail, which is what I think makes a really great work of historical fiction. The chatacers are also portrayed well, so that you get the feeling that prehaps McKenzie had interviewed them about their thoughts. All of this really does make you feel like you understand the character of Guenevere so much better. I have always loved her story, and I have always loved that time-period in history, but never has it all been captured so well and at the same time.
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Summary: Terrible Book
Review: This book was so boring that I could barely get past the first 20 pages. DO NOT READ IT! If you want to read a good book on Camelot, anything else will be better!
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Summary: Beatiful storytelling at its best...
Review: This entire series of books by Nancy McKenzie was spectacular. This is the first tale of Arthur that I read and I have never loved another Arthur book the way I loved this one. It was true to the original stroy while also addding its own quirks and twists. Guenivere is a woman who can turn any head with both her strength and her beauty, but doesn't let it affect her kind nature. She can ride a horse better then most men and goes hawking for fun. Gwen proves that a woman can be beautiful and still have strength. She seems so real in this book, and I cried when I read about her death in "Grail Prince" (also by Nancy McKenzie). The Arthur-Gwen-Lancelot love triangle is facinating to read about, and even though you want Gwen and Lancelot to be together so desperately by the end, they hold true to the values they've cherished throughout the book and stay true to Arthur. Arthur himself plays a very important role in this book, and is prtrayed as just and awe-inspiring. I respected him in this book, and learned to love him, just as Gwen did.
This is by far the best legend-of-Arthur story I have read and will probably ever read. I loved it from the first page to the last, and I will read it over and over until my copy falls apart. I have fallen in love with the characters and the land of Camelot, and I know that if you read this book, you will too.
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Summary: Amazing!!!
Review: This is an absolutely amazing story of Guinevere and Arthur. I love that it is a story that centers more around her than him, but fails to leave nothing out. I have read my copy of this magnificent story so many times that I've worn it out and am having to buy a replacement copy. It is simply great!
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