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Le Morte d'Arthur: King Arthur and the Legends of the Round Table by Thomas Malory
4.0
I read Le Morte d’Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory in college but I can’t have an Arthurian Legend list and not add this classic. Sir Thomas Malory lived during the Wars of the Roses, lived a life of crime, and even died in prison after at one point supporting both sides in the war. At least, that is what historians believe, there is a possibility that there are other identities. Anyway, these works consist of eight stories starting with the birth of King Arthur. In his works, we meet all the familiar characters such as Merlin, King Uther, Morgan Le Fay, Gwynevere, and many more.
I love the legends surrounding King Arthur and there is no doubt that these stories hold a significant place in history. However, it is not a complex read. It is very slow and repetitive. He said, she said, this happened, then this happened. It is literally telling what is happening. So it can be difficult to read. It is not a binge read. It will take some time. This time around I actually listened to the audiobook and that was a bigger mistake. The audiobook is narrated by Frederick Davidson. His narration is very dry and dull.
This is a tricky rating, but I give it 4 out of 5 stars because I love the content despite it being dreadfully slow.
I love the legends surrounding King Arthur and there is no doubt that these stories hold a significant place in history. However, it is not a complex read. It is very slow and repetitive. He said, she said, this happened, then this happened. It is literally telling what is happening. So it can be difficult to read. It is not a binge read. It will take some time. This time around I actually listened to the audiobook and that was a bigger mistake. The audiobook is narrated by Frederick Davidson. His narration is very dry and dull.
This is a tricky rating, but I give it 4 out of 5 stars because I love the content despite it being dreadfully slow.