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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
I wish Merlin had more magic and was able to use it whenever he wanted to, but I still liked the book.
Out of all of the King Arthur books I have read (and there have been several. I admit to being obsessed.) this is my favorite series. There is something about the way Mary Stewart writes that makes this book exceptional. Her prose mixed with the historical details she includes makes this book a joy to read (and reread and reread...)
Review at:
https://roofbeamreader.com/2012/03/06/review-the-crystal-cave-by-mary-stewart/
https://roofbeamreader.com/2012/03/06/review-the-crystal-cave-by-mary-stewart/
I read this hoping a sort-of version of The Mists of Avalon. Just from Merlin's view. WRONG. It's boring.
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Lets just say that it took me far too long to read this, but theres SO much information in here that it was hard to absorb quickly. There were also parts that I felt dragged out a bit too long for my taste but overall a great read. A lovely spin on the tale of merlin and Arthur. Will read the next soon.
After stumbling across the "Merlin" show on Netflix, I wanted to do more reading about the whole Arthurian era. I knew nothing. The Crystal Cave helped fix that, although I did soon learn that there is no definitive story, so it's all up to the author to interpret as he/she pleases.
I really enjoyed the beginning of the novel, but when it got to the battle talk and strategies and such (which I realize is necessary) I fell off the bandwagon for a bit. Then back to picking up around page 300ish.
Overall, I enjoyed being taken back in time. I think I'll space out reading the other two novels so that I don't get burnt out on them.
I really enjoyed the beginning of the novel, but when it got to the battle talk and strategies and such (which I realize is necessary) I fell off the bandwagon for a bit. Then back to picking up around page 300ish.
Overall, I enjoyed being taken back in time. I think I'll space out reading the other two novels so that I don't get burnt out on them.
I read this series so many time growing up. It was nice to pick up and old friend again.