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cris4ntemo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
maximum_moxie's review against another edition
4.0
4 and a half stars--A book which I wouldn't have expected to enjoy, yet it kept me reading like a fiend.
Engagingly written, tackling the perspectives of the largely unsung women behind King Arthur's throne and not falling prey to the conventional "knight-in-shining-armor" stereotype. Instead, Bradley illustrates the daily realities of the Britain of the time period, particularly the trials of marriage and motherhood in a world before birth control and coupling for love. Given these difficulties, the strength of the heroines (particularly Morgaine) is encouraging and empowering, as it was intended to be. This strength stems from deeply-held religion, which flows through the novel as fluidly as it does through the characters' lives.
A few minor quibbles, mostly matters of taste--most of the Christian characters (Gwenhyfar) were purposefully irritating; the author has an agenda when it comes to making woman-centered paganism look good. The religious debates, often somewhat repetitive, are seemingly constant and can get old. Additionally (and this is a matter of personal taste), there is a LOT of sex. A LOT. It's handled very well, yet it wasn't always to my liking. Otherwise, this is a lovely read.
Engagingly written, tackling the perspectives of the largely unsung women behind King Arthur's throne and not falling prey to the conventional "knight-in-shining-armor" stereotype. Instead, Bradley illustrates the daily realities of the Britain of the time period, particularly the trials of marriage and motherhood in a world before birth control and coupling for love. Given these difficulties, the strength of the heroines (particularly Morgaine) is encouraging and empowering, as it was intended to be. This strength stems from deeply-held religion, which flows through the novel as fluidly as it does through the characters' lives.
A few minor quibbles, mostly matters of taste--most of the Christian characters (Gwenhyfar) were purposefully irritating; the author has an agenda when it comes to making woman-centered paganism look good. The religious debates, often somewhat repetitive, are seemingly constant and can get old. Additionally (and this is a matter of personal taste), there is a LOT of sex. A LOT. It's handled very well, yet it wasn't always to my liking. Otherwise, this is a lovely read.
briannac1's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nikkolane's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
emzapk's review against another edition
Really enjoying this until about halfway through I learned more about the author :(
morgainlafeye's review against another edition
3.0
I definitely struggled with this book more than I expected. When I was a little girl, I watched the movie over and over and over again. I was obsessed with her. Maybe it was growing up in a Wiccan coven, but I found much of the story telling simple and the themes dated.
mpapomeroy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
rossjenc's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
2.0
emzeewoolzee's review against another edition
Found out what an awful person the author was and couldn’t continue reading without thinking about what she did. :/ Pity, because it was a great story so far.