third in the "Pendragon Cycle" by Lawhead, this book focuses on the boy Arthur and his eventual assumption of the role of the king of the Britons.

enjoyable and interesting take on the Arthurian legend. laced with not-obtrusive (though perhaps unlikely) dose of Christian dogma. worth reading in concert with the other books in the cycle. ( )

This is a different view of the legend of King Arthur. There is less emphasis on the mystical and more emphasis on politics and the impact of the new religion of Christianity. It reads more like a historical novel then a fantasy.

Just couldn't make it through this one, which is almost a shame after enjoying the first two of the series so much, But somehow the characters just weren't as compelling in this one, or I couldn't work up any sympathy for the king after having a decent idea where the whole story would be going. Ah, well. ( )

This is probably my favorite book about Arthur. It makes Arthur seem more human than legend. ( )

I enjoyed book three of the Pendragon cycle. The tale was intruiging with a couple of changes made to the one I am used to for exmaple Morgan and Arthur not committing incest, but Morgan and her own son. Other problems I had were that the book was not really about Arthur despite the title. It was more about the three narrators; Pelleas, Bedwyr and Anerin who you learn lots about.

Again though it was very wel written and easy to read. Arthur and Merlin came over as blessed people, but were again too christian for my liking. I'm not sure at this stage what the last two books will cover as the main parts of the tale seem to be already told... ( )