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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
Ahhh this fucking ruled. Gawain was the Green Knight all along––yes that's a spoiler but the book is 600 years old. Wicked hunting scenes and that game with the axe is a real oh shit moment.
Not really an Arthuriana guy, weirdly enough, but wanted to get this one under the belt before that A24 flick drops. Still, maybe they could take a break from making a King Arthur movie every five years and do one (1) movie based on the chansons de geste. Seriously if you liked this shit go dig up a copy of Raoul of Cambrai. I recommend the Michael Newth translation. You can thank me later.
Also highly recommend the BBC In Our Time episode on The Green Knight, which features Simon Armitage, whose translation I read. Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0001kr8
Not really an Arthuriana guy, weirdly enough, but wanted to get this one under the belt before that A24 flick drops. Still, maybe they could take a break from making a King Arthur movie every five years and do one (1) movie based on the chansons de geste. Seriously if you liked this shit go dig up a copy of Raoul of Cambrai. I recommend the Michael Newth translation. You can thank me later.
Also highly recommend the BBC In Our Time episode on The Green Knight, which features Simon Armitage, whose translation I read. Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0001kr8
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Such a fun translation! A classic, classic classic, if you will. I didn’t fully appreciate it until I started reading out loud to my cat.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Infidelity, Violence, Blood
Minor: Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail
Audiobook
I’m convinced that I never encountered this story until I saw the David Lowery film because I went to Catholic elementary school. Made me want to watch it again because I might actually “get it” this time.
I’m convinced that I never encountered this story until I saw the David Lowery film because I went to Catholic elementary school. Made me want to watch it again because I might actually “get it” this time.
adventurous
mysterious
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I read this because the movie was so spectacular. I enjoyed this, but I encourage whoever may read this to go see the movie. I find it to be a more accessible and therefore compelling exploration of cowardice, duty, and virtue.