A review by abidon13
The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

The mists of Avalon is one of those rare books where the characters are so well crafted they seem like real people. As you read it, you come to love them and loathe them but you are gripped by their struggles and their lives. 
The book is dense, and it’s not for the faint of heart. It’s challenging, deep, emotional, and intentionally slow. 
My only criticism is that the ending was not as fulfilling as I would have liked. However the journey of the story is worth it. 
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