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Title: The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley ISBN: 0-345-35049-9 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 12 May, 1987 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.53 (744 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Good but tooooooo long
Comment: When I started this 800+ page book, I loved it. It captured my imagination and gave me a new perspective of the females in the Arthurian legend. Learning more about Morgaine's childhood and what shaped her was interesting. Around page 750 or so, it became somewhat of a chore to continue reading though. While I had to know what became of the characters, it became harder and harder to care, which disappointed me, as I really wanted to LOVE this book. While I recommend this book as an interesting slant on Arthur, Lancelet, Gwenhwyfar et al...I do so with the caution that it's a long drawn out read.
Rating: 5
Summary: Simply Amazing
Comment: This book is one of a kind. I have to admit that I was a little skeptical when I started to read this book. I love the traditional points of the Arthurian legend, but I have to tell you, this is a lot better.
The story is that of the five main women behind the throne. Igraine, Arthur's mother, is trapped in a loveless marriage, and must be unfaithful to her husband in order to fuful her destiny. Morgaine (Morgan le Fay), Arthur's half sister, gives herself to the Druids to follow her family line of Avalon, as she struggles between her duty as a priestess, and being Duchess of Cornwall. Vivaine, Arthur's aunt, is the Lady of the Lake, high priestess of Avalon, must deal with all her people turning to the Christian faith. Morgaue, Arthur's aunt, struggling to be a lady and relative of the king, overshadowed by her attemps to put her sons on the throne, and to always have a man in her bed. Last but not least, Gwenevere, Arthur's wife, struggles to be a pious women, while desperately wanting a child, and the ability to be with Sir. Lancelot.
All of their stories intertwine into a masterpiece. After you read this story, you will never look at the legend the same way agian. But that is the good thing.
Rating: 5
Summary: Phenomenal
Comment: I received this book in the early 90's as a birthday present - and have loved it ever since. I've read it through at least 10 times, each time picking up a little bit more (which is easy to do given the length!) It puts a whole new spin on King Arthur's half sister, Moragaine, aka Morgan le Fey. I think the introuduction where Morgaine speaks really adds a lot to this story that is filled with love, deception, pride, loyalty, revenge and amazing strengths and weaknesses of character. I do believe Arthur could have been portrayed as a bit stronger - he was strongly influenced by so many people, I often wondered if he ever made any decisions on his own. Now that the prequels are out, I recommend reading them first. They set the tone and help you understand Vivaine's reasons behind actions that otherwise make your heart scream. I also recommend the reading the book before seeing the movie. There were many scenes cut out of the movie and much that needed explanation. This book was - by far - MZB's masterpiece!
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Title: Lady of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley ISBN: 0451456521 Publisher: Roc Pub. Date: June, 1998 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: The Forest House by Marion Zimmer Bradley ISBN: 0451454243 Publisher: New American Library Pub. Date: April, 1995 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Priestess Of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley, Diana L. Paxson ISBN: 0451458621 Publisher: Roc Pub. Date: July, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title:The Mists of Avalon ASIN: B00005QW5Y Publisher: Turner Home Video Pub. Date: 11 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $16.38 |
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Title: The Firebrand: A Novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley ISBN: 0451459245 Publisher: Roc Pub. Date: 06 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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