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Summary: One of the best
Review: I've read plenty of stories of modern-day England with Arthur coming back to save the day. This one is far and away the best. Lawhead's writing is captivating, making it difficult to read anything else--or even do anything other than read this book.The story is told through poignant writing and wonderful, depth-filled characters. Whether you're a fan of the Arthurian legend or not, this is a wonderful book to read.
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Summary: Modern Arthurian Legend
Review: Lawhead explores the Athurian Legend while casting a modern light upon the entire story and weaves it together with both modern and ancient concepts to create a well-written and beautiful piece of fiction that creates both suspense and anticipation. The Charactesr are, as with nearly all of his works, carefully developed and refined until they take on a personality of their own and the Reader can find himself (or herself) subconciously rooting for one or more of the Characters as the story unfolds. There are a few unique plot twists that offer some unexpected surprises to the Reader and the conclusion is wonderful. Overall, a great read and well worth the time spent.
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Summary: Couldn't put it down
Review: Since I was a small boy, I've been fascinated by the Arthurian legend. In recent years, I've become acutely aware of the Christian underpinnings of the legend. I've also come to realize that historic Christianity is unabashedly monarchist (Christ is, after all, 'King of Kings', not 'First Citizen of all Republics', and St. Peter refers to Christians as 'a Royal Priesthood'). This book rolls all that into one. It is the book that I've waited 35 years to read, and I did it in less than 24 hours. It's that good. My wife, who never reads novels, loved it. Interestingly, since reading it, I noticed a news story about a minor scandal involving one of the British Royals, and the response of one PM, calling for the abolition of the Monarchy, could easily have been lifted from the pages of 'Avalon'. Buy it. Buy the other books in Lawhead's Pendragon Cycle('Taliesin', 'Merlin', 'Arthur', 'Pendragon', 'Grail'). Let the Kingdom of Summer begin!
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Summary: Bland Cliches
Review: Stephen Lawhead has always been hit and miss with me. Some of his books I've really enjoyed (The Song of Albion series), others not so much (The Celtic Crusades). This book falls into the "not so much" category. The characters are bland, cardboard cut-outs of previous incarnations; the motivation behind many of the characters is thin at best; and the writing seems like it was called in. If you're a Lawhead fanatic, you'll love this book. If you're a fan of Arthurian legends, there are better choices out there.
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Summary: Bravo! Mr. Lawhead! You do the impossible.
Review: Well, I hoped to write the first review, but Donovan beat me to it. I will merely add to his accurate praises. Avalon arrived on Thursday, I started reading it Friday and just finished it now late Saturday night. It is a page turner. I was reading my way through the last three books of the Pendragon Cycle before I actually read Avalon. However, I could not resist that beautiful new book sitting unread on the bookshelf. So, I set down Arthur right before a tremendous battle against Balduf and picked up Avalon. I would say that Avalon contains some of the wittiest and most gripping dialogue I have ever read. The characters leapt to life, familiar yet changed in their modern setting. I was terribly scared that Lawhead had over reached himself when I heard that this was a modern King Arthur fable. Lawhead exceeded my expectations for this story and pulls it off with great aplomb and heart. I definitely enjoyed the book more because of my prior reading of his Pendragon Cycle. Please read this book and let your heart soar! My intial reading rates it at 4 stars, one of Lawhead's best, easily the best since Byzantium, but upon further readings, I may strike again with another review with a higher rating.
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