Fires rage in Albion: strange, hidden fires, dark-flamed, invisible to the eye. Llew Silver Hand is High King of Albion, but now the Brazen Man ... read full description
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Nov 15, 2009
Graham
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My review from http://grahamchops.blogspot.com/2009/10/...
(Whole trilogy reviewed)
This one is over a year in the making. I first read The Paradise War last summer on audio when my mom got me the book for my birthday. I'd read Lawhead's Hood and Scarlet and totally loved them, so I wanted to get into his backlist. The cool thing about this trilogy is that, unlike his other books (which are all period pieces about King Arthur, Robin Hood, Saint Patrick, etc), this trilogy is More...
(Whole trilogy reviewed)
This one is over a year in the making. I first read The Paradise War last summer on audio when my mom got me the book for my birthday. I'd read Lawhead's Hood and Scarlet and totally loved them, so I wanted to get into his backlist. The cool thing about this trilogy is that, unlike his other books (which are all period pieces about King Arthur, Robin Hood, Saint Patrick, etc), this trilogy is More...
Jan 14, 2012
Eyebright
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Beginning with the continuation of the story of Llew Silver Hand, The Endless Knot tells of the golden age when all of Albion is united under the Aird Righ (High King). Llew is established among the people, and even takes a bride. The book shows how he helps to build up his city and his people, until little things start showing up, saying that not is all right with the land. When his most beloved treasure is stolen, he goes on a journey that shows destruction and despair like never seen before,
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May 18, 2010
Douglas
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I have just re-read (for the umteenth time) The Song of Albion Trilogy - and loved it as much as I did the first time.
Lawhead is an outstanding writer that knows how to bring historical fiction to life. He writes as a Christian, without destroying the storyline with awkward Christian-esque metaphors, allegories and evangelical slogans.
In this series one cannot help but think of the main character as a Christ figure, and yet it is set in an alternate ancient pagan Celtic More...
Lawhead is an outstanding writer that knows how to bring historical fiction to life. He writes as a Christian, without destroying the storyline with awkward Christian-esque metaphors, allegories and evangelical slogans.
In this series one cannot help but think of the main character as a Christ figure, and yet it is set in an alternate ancient pagan Celtic More...
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May 04, 2010
Annie
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I think I would give this 2.5 stars, if there were half stars. Mostly because it took me forever to get through this book. I just wasn't compelled to read it.
At first I thought it was just fatigue. By the time I got to the third book, all the things I didn't love about Stephen R. Lawhead's writing were piling up. Like being frustrated with ignorant characters who should see and react to certain things because you're learning of them through the characters point of view. But then More...
At first I thought it was just fatigue. By the time I got to the third book, all the things I didn't love about Stephen R. Lawhead's writing were piling up. Like being frustrated with ignorant characters who should see and react to certain things because you're learning of them through the characters point of view. But then More...
Oct 22, 2010
Jordan
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Llew has once again taken his place as the PoV character, and finally things seem peaceful in Albion. In fact, things seem peaceful for quite nearly half of the book. There's a lot of buildup, but you can't help but wonder for the first two hundred pages if it's actually going to be as dreadful as it pretends it's going to be. I won't exactly support or disprove of where it goes with it's buildup, because it really is a matter of opinion.
Overall, I felt a little betrayed by this boo More...
Overall, I felt a little betrayed by this boo More...
Oct 31, 2011
Branwen
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I won't lie, when I got to the end of this book I cried. Not only because it was such a touching and emotional ending, but also because I knew it was the end of my stay in Albion. This series...it's simply amazing. I know I've said this before, but the characters in this series are so incredibly full of honor and virtue, it makes you wish you knew them in real life. And Albion itself is such a beautiful land of wonder and beauty that you can't help but wish you could live there forever. There is
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Dec 16, 2009
Ryan
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Though I missed out on the Second book in the Song of Albion Trilogy, it wasn't difficult for me to get sucked back into this beautiful tapestry of Celtic mythology and metaphysical contemplations. The plot, though somewhat simplistic in this particular book, has to be acknowledged as part of a much greater story. The development of the protagonist and the struggles that he bears as a wanderer in both worlds, the bridge that gaps the dimensions, is introduced in book 1 and very well finalized
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Feb 11, 2012
Cher
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I first started reading Stephen Lawhead because of some books published by The Chrystostom Society, a group of Christian authors. I stumbled upon this society because of my love for Madeleine L'Engle.
I found the first two books of this trilogy compelling and exciting, but was dissapointed in this final volume until the end. Even though the "Quest" part of the story seemed unending and was hard to get through, the ending made it all worthwhile!
The quote at the beginning expl More...
I found the first two books of this trilogy compelling and exciting, but was dissapointed in this final volume until the end. Even though the "Quest" part of the story seemed unending and was hard to get through, the ending made it all worthwhile!
The quote at the beginning expl More...
Feb 07, 2010
Nicholas
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And then the hero came home and wrote this story...
What? What author came up with that and thought it was a good idea, really? That is the stupidest piece of shit to ever pervade books and I wish authors would quit thinking it is a good idea. The reader knows he didn't write it you dumb-fuck, you aren't going to convince us by saying so. Lame, lame, lame. Also, killing everyone off and forcing the hero to leave everything he loves behind sucks.
What? What author came up with that and thought it was a good idea, really? That is the stupidest piece of shit to ever pervade books and I wish authors would quit thinking it is a good idea. The reader knows he didn't write it you dumb-fuck, you aren't going to convince us by saying so. Lame, lame, lame. Also, killing everyone off and forcing the hero to leave everything he loves behind sucks.
Mar 21, 2010
Tori
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I really enjoyed this series. The first book was a good introduction to the main plot. The second was an exciting adventure of building the kingdom and reclaiming the land. This third and final book of the series dragged on a bit with the wretched situation, and had some pretty depressing parts, but the end was amazing. Perhaps, it ended a bit suddenly, but the themes of sacrificial love and redemption were beautifully portrayed. I will definitely recommend it!
Aug 04, 2011
Jeremy
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Otherwise known as "Everything Is Terrible." God, this is a dull, depressing end to an otherwise entertaining series. People are happy for approximately five minutes, then shit catches fire. After that, it's one long slog through boring, gray territory being menaced by various monsters and never quite catching up to the enemy. When they finally do, everyone dies.
Well, not exactly, but close enough. It solves the central problem of how to get Lewis out of the place he doesn More...
Well, not exactly, but close enough. It solves the central problem of how to get Lewis out of the place he doesn More...
Sep 14, 2011
Rebecca
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This is the third installment of the series, and I had hoped for a better book. The first book in the series was fantastic, but as the series progressed, it seemed that it was languishing and lacked a balance of positive content. This book dragged on and on - boring, not enough movement or action - and I felt that he was saying the same thing throughout. Great potential, but failed to keep me interested to the end, although I read it for the sake of the series.
Aug 03, 2011
Interesting ending to the trilogy. I felt it "wrapped up" the characters and storyline without violating the ban on outsiders staying in Albion/the Otherworld. Lawhead also used modern characters standing in for ancient ones in the last book of the Pendragon Cycle, to similar effect.
Dec 29, 2010
Charles
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Not an author I know very well. this book looked interesting and I thought I would read it. I was pleasantly suprised with it. It was slow paced sometimes but overall pretty good. If you are thinking about getting, but not sure, then give it a go.
Jan 20, 2011
Jami
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What an ending!! Some of it was unexpected but a lot of the plot direction was obvious to me. However just because I knew the direction didn't mean I knew the route. I enjoyed this book just as much if not more than the first two. I LOVE this author and am starting an older series right now!! CAN'T WAIT!!
Apr 03, 2010
Karen
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I love Stephen Lawhead and I think this is the best book of his I've read. This whole series was awesome. Good versus evil, ordinary people doing great things, a good love story . . what's not to love?
Nov 26, 2011
Sheryl
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This was the last of this series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It kept me interested to the end. It was an interesting ending and actually was a touch religious. I won't reveal any more .
Jun 29, 2010
Mike
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Book 3 of The Song Of Albion. A great conclusion to a great Celtic fantasy series. The main character, Lew, races across the ocean to save his wife from the Brazen Man.
Feb 11, 2009
Nicole
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Okay, I really liked the first 2 books, but by the middle of this one, I was out of patience with just how much was happening! Others may not be though...
Jan 29, 2012
I admit I loved this book until the end, the ending kind of annoyed me....ok really annoyed me but after reading the authors point of view it made sense.
Jan 31, 2011
Bill
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A great climax to the Song of Albion series. The triology has an astonding climax, well worth reading all three, the ending will be a gut wrenching one! A page turner.
Aug 10, 2011
make sure that you read the books in order - fun to read fantasyevery once in awhile
Jun 19, 2010
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Aug 08, 2007
Teresa
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Book 3 of 3 in the Song of Albion trilogy. at first I admit to having been disapointing. It felt like it was dragging in comparison to the previously 2. then it kicked in and took off like a rollercoaster that finally got up over that first steep hill.
I cried more than once because I'd become pretty attached to the characters. Lawhead has done a phenominal job.
In the edition I have there are interviews with him at the end of each book he gives explanations and views. I More...
I cried more than once because I'd become pretty attached to the characters. Lawhead has done a phenominal job.
In the edition I have there are interviews with him at the end of each book he gives explanations and views. I More...
Jun 17, 2009
Jared
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Fanstic fiction, especially for those interesting in Celtic myth and legend.
Apr 05, 2010
Mark
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This book was the best of this series, the suspense factor was much better and I felt drawn into the story more than I did the first two. The ending was a little odd, but OK.
