This retelling of the legend of King Arthur is one of the most powerful and captivating I've encountered. I've read this book four times and every time I read something new! Marion Zimmer Bradley never fails in her attention to detail. Whether it is some point of historical accuracy or her descriptive style, she brings the story vividly to life.
She tells the story of Arthur from the perspective of the women involved, giving often misunderstood characters motivations that make them relatable and human rather than evil. Her writing skill and style make the emotions of the characters palpable, visceral things. I find this aspect consistently lacking in other versions of the Arthurian legends.
Only occasionally did I find her a bit wordy, and sometimes I felt as though the story were dragging a little. I think that occasional drag and wordiness may just be inevitable when taking on a task as monumental as the complete re-envisioning of such an important and complex story. Overall I would recommend this book to any woman, to anyone interested in paganism, to any lover of myth, or to anyone in need of an exceptional read.
She tells the story of Arthur from the perspective of the women involved, giving often misunderstood characters motivations that make them relatable and human rather than evil. Her writing skill and style make the emotions of the characters palpable, visceral things. I find this aspect consistently lacking in other versions of the Arthurian legends.
Only occasionally did I find her a bit wordy, and sometimes I felt as though the story were dragging a little. I think that occasional drag and wordiness may just be inevitable when taking on a task as monumental as the complete re-envisioning of such an important and complex story. Overall I would recommend this book to any woman, to anyone interested in paganism, to any lover of myth, or to anyone in need of an exceptional read.