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A review by wendyonthemove
The Darkest Road by Guy Gavriel Kay
4.0
What can I say? The author GGK is my favorite. This has not changed for decades. The way he uses words to create tapestries of love and tragedy is unparalleled in my eyes.
However, it is important to note that of all of my book recommendations he is the LEAST liked. My friends find him too wordy and atmospheric.
With this series he tackles Arthur, Guinevere, Camelot, and Celtic mythology. It is a seamless weaving. He does excellent research. GGK helped the Tolkien estate to compile and publish the Silmarillion. This is quite evident in this trilogy which is heavily laden with historical facts, characters, and myths. Like the Silmarillion, it wasn't always an easy read. But every now and then shards of beauty peaked through and made my heart ache.
The Fionavar Tapestry was excellent of course, but my least favorite GGK. Recommended for people who genuinely love Arthurian legends and/or GGK.
However, it is important to note that of all of my book recommendations he is the LEAST liked. My friends find him too wordy and atmospheric.
With this series he tackles Arthur, Guinevere, Camelot, and Celtic mythology. It is a seamless weaving. He does excellent research. GGK helped the Tolkien estate to compile and publish the Silmarillion. This is quite evident in this trilogy which is heavily laden with historical facts, characters, and myths. Like the Silmarillion, it wasn't always an easy read. But every now and then shards of beauty peaked through and made my heart ache.
The Fionavar Tapestry was excellent of course, but my least favorite GGK. Recommended for people who genuinely love Arthurian legends and/or GGK.