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The Hollow Hills
by Mary Stewart
The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart is the 2nd book in the Arthurian Saga and it picks up right where The Crystal Cave left off. Igraine and Uther are feeling the guilt from their actions. Uther makes a major decision. The child Igraine carries will not be his heir. So Merlin decides to take charge of the child’s upbringing. Immediately after the child is born, he is named Arthur, and Merlin whisks the boy away to be raised by a man named Count Ector. However, he sees a sword in his dream, a sword that would be an important part of Arthur’s destiny.
This is another wonderful installment in the Arthurian Saga! I do love the authors’ writing. The whole book could be quoted. She has such skill at conveying emotion and beauty in the world.
“Every life has death and every light has shadow. Be content to stand in the light and let the shadow fall where it will.”
THE HOLLOW HILLS
However, there is a lot less action in this book than in the first book, which is fine, but this book is a lot slower in pace. It is all predictable but it sticks closely with the source material. Also…dare I say…I don’t like Merlin. I know, I know. He is just so pompous. I know he is MERLIN, but his whole attitude isn’t very likable to me. At least in this book, he may develop more as the series continues. —At least I hope he does. I am not going to dive into book three and hope for a little more action and a more admirable Merlin. I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars.
This is another wonderful installment in the Arthurian Saga! I do love the authors’ writing. The whole book could be quoted. She has such skill at conveying emotion and beauty in the world.
“Every life has death and every light has shadow. Be content to stand in the light and let the shadow fall where it will.”
THE HOLLOW HILLS
However, there is a lot less action in this book than in the first book, which is fine, but this book is a lot slower in pace. It is all predictable but it sticks closely with the source material. Also…dare I say…I don’t like Merlin. I know, I know. He is just so pompous. I know he is MERLIN, but his whole attitude isn’t very likable to me. At least in this book, he may develop more as the series continues. —At least I hope he does. I am not going to dive into book three and hope for a little more action and a more admirable Merlin. I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars.