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Title: Legend of the Celtic Stone (Caledonia, 1) by Michael Phillips ISBN: 0-7642-2217-1 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Pub. Date: 01 July, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.18 (11 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: IT ALMOST SEEMS LIKE REAL HISTORY!!!!
Comment: "Legend of the Celtic Stone" by Michael Phillips is probably one of the best books of Celtic legend right up there with "Mists of Avalon". Once I was done with the "parables", I wished the story did not stop, for the story of the two brothers was so amazing! I couldn't keep my hands off the book, although I was a tad bit dissapointed that the end was just like a Gilbert Morris book, coming into the "egotistical" Christian side of a person. Why can't we the descendants of Celtic ancestors relish in the old religion and go back into the dark ages? Otherwise, this is a MUST READ!!
Rating: 3
Summary: Bravo Caledonia
Comment: On the historical novel scale, this one is pretty good for its information although it is no Michener in its historical accuracy. It is somewhat disconcerting to read detailed stories of ancient people who are completely made up, but the spirit of the ancient Celts who settled present day Scotland permeates the novel. Another fault is the perspective that all Druid practices were evil and satanic which smacks of fundamental Christian prejudice and intolerance, when in fact, the Roman Catholic Church was successful in such places by incorporating the good in pagan religions with Christian beliefs.
The modern story of a North England MP entranced with his Scottish roots is well done even though the theft of the Stone of Scone by Irish Druids is a bit far fetched and barely resolved thematically. Characterization is strong and empathy is developed for the characters.
There is much beautiful description of the Scottish landscape, especially in the historic chapters which flip from various ancient periods in non-chronological order; however, at least a third is repetitious and should have been left out. Despite the negative comments, the book as a whole gives a good if not totally historical account of Scotland's beginnings and what causes the modern Scot to have such fierce pride in his heritage.
Rating: 3
Summary: Betrayed by the author!
Comment: The book does an excellent job of interweaving the stories of ancient Scotland with a modern day story. I thoroughly enjoyed the first two-thirds of the book, but was stunned when the last part became hard-hitting Christian propaganda. Sharing a Christian message is one thing, but slamming the reader with a self-righteous tone as well as ignorantly referring to druidism as a satanic practice is too much. I felt betrayed when the previously enjoyable book took a severe right turn. Having said that, would I go on to read the second book in the series? Probably. The story itself was engrossing, but next time I'll be better prepared.
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Title: An Ancient Strife (Caledonia, 2) by Michael Phillips ISBN: 076422218X Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Pub. Date: 01 October, 2000 List Price(USD): $13.99 |
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Title: Hidden in Time (Rift in Time #2) by Michael R. Phillips ISBN: 0842355014 Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Pub. Date: 01 August, 2000 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: Stonewycke Trilogy by Michael Phillips, Judith Pella ISBN: 0764223240 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Pub. Date: 01 January, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
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Title: Rift in Time (Rift in Time #1) by Michael Phillips ISBN: 0842355006 Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Pub. Date: 01 August, 2000 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: The Stonewycke Legacy by Michael Phillips, Judith Pella ISBN: 0764223771 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Pub. Date: 01 September, 2000 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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