A review by unwall
Mistress of Magic by Marion Zimmer Bradley

adventurous emotional informative inspiring mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

A long but evenly-paced historical fantasy retelling of Arthurian legend, seen mostly through the eyes if Morgaine Le Fey. Distinct characters interact within a complex moral universe rather than a good-bad dichotomy, which — combined with sharp descriptive language  — makes for a rich, nuanced imagining of the early interactions between pagan and Christian religion and culture in Britain. 

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