"It has been fortold: In the hour of Britain's greatest need, King Arthur will return to rescue his people."
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Aug 03, 2011
With the Royal Wedding hoopla this week it was interesting seeing what might become of a monarch-less England, per this book. The PM is intent on dissolving the monarchy, and has taken several steps to do so...returning the castles, jewels, etc. to the public domain, and limiting the monarch's "power" even more than it already is. In a few weeks a referendum will dissolve the monarchy completely, likely landing the PM as the first President of the UK, and setting him down in history as
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Jun 21, 2011
Suzanne
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Awesome book! Here are a few quotes:
p.139-140 "I set the keeping of Christ about thee;
I send the guarding of the Great Light with thee,
to possess thee, to protect thee,
From death, from danger, from loss.
Let the circling of the Three encompass thee in the battle to come.
In the day of strife, let Michael militant be thy strong protector.
In the twistings of the fight, let Blessed Jesu stand between thee
and the hate of the enemy.
I set More...
p.139-140 "I set the keeping of Christ about thee;
I send the guarding of the Great Light with thee,
to possess thee, to protect thee,
From death, from danger, from loss.
Let the circling of the Three encompass thee in the battle to come.
In the day of strife, let Michael militant be thy strong protector.
In the twistings of the fight, let Blessed Jesu stand between thee
and the hate of the enemy.
I set More...
Jul 05, 2010
Rusty
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This is the story of the return of Arthur after the death of King Edward, who supposedly commits suicide. It begins with a man named James Arthur Stewart who is working to retain his inheritance, Blair Morven. All looks bleak until he meets Enbries (alias Merlin) whose tale is too strange to believe. James is to be the next king of England! He who cannot even retain his inheritance? Enbries totes out the proof - birth certificate, parents, marriage certificate, and all paperwork pertaining
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Aug 05, 2011
Sarah
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Oddly enough this book reminded me of the Pelican Brief. There's all these political twists and turns that I didn't expect from a book about King Arthur coming back. This isn't about modern folk fighting demons or going to the otherworld or anything like that. There's some mysticism in the book, but for the most part it's a very modern story that finds its ends through very modern means.
Not all the characters are developed as much as I'd liked. The love interest gets shafted in the beginning an More...
Not all the characters are developed as much as I'd liked. The love interest gets shafted in the beginning an More...
Jun 14, 2009
Chelsea
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Sep 04, 2007
Jennifer
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the conclusion to the Pendragon cycle of novels Lawhead wrote, this book finishes the story of "the once and future king"... following is the publisher's note... again, this book requires imagination in order for you to become involved in it, but it's a great, great read...
"It has been fortold: In the hour of Britain's greatest need, King Arthur will return to rescue his people.
In Portugal, the reprobate British King Edward the Ninth has died by his own ha More...
"It has been fortold: In the hour of Britain's greatest need, King Arthur will return to rescue his people.
In Portugal, the reprobate British King Edward the Ninth has died by his own ha More...
Jan 15, 2012
Jen
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I love books about King Arthur, don't know why, I just do. I like the premise of this version, King Arthur in modern day, sounds interesting. It was okay, the plot could have been developed deeper, and too much time was spent on political topics of England. Come to think of it, the characters weren't developed that great either.
I always have my two Grandsons in mind when I read books of this genre, I don't know if this book has what it takes to hold the attention of a 11 year old bo More...
I always have my two Grandsons in mind when I read books of this genre, I don't know if this book has what it takes to hold the attention of a 11 year old bo More...
Feb 09, 2012
Melissa
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I would give Avalon a solid 3.5 stars. The writing was good, the plot was solid enough with an interesting premise of King Arthur being being reincarnated in modern day Scotland. And while I really enjoyed the book, I couldn't help but think the end was an after thought. I don't think Lawhead knew what to do after a certain point, so he just threw in a random ending.
Apr 01, 2011
Michele
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I loved Lawhead's original Arthur series and this was a fun addition. He tries to make the argument that a King is essential to the political health of Britain. I'm not sure if I fully agree with his reasoning, but I still enjoyed the feeling of heroism that it engendered.
Feb 27, 2008
Trina
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Excellent story about King Arthur returning to the world after the power and dignity of the monarchy has been stripped away by bureaucracy. James Arthur Stuart is a normal man, unaware of his legacy, until after King Edward IX dies of a gunshot wound. Because he has not been brought up as royalty, he is comfortable with the people -- and his integrity is ultimately recognized and honored. However, Moira (Morgan, Morgan Le Fay, etc.) is working with the Evil Bureaucrats who would remove James fr
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Apr 04, 2009
Adrienne
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An interesting take on the King Arthur story, with a modern setting. Another solid work by Lawhead.
Jun 19, 2010
Wayne C
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This was a fun read. interesting, fast, intriguing, and a bit of mystical weave to it...
Jul 28, 2009
Calla
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this story lacked a lot of the adventure and mystical aspects one would expect to find in a story about King Arthur. Despite this i didn't find myself to be disappointed with the story. Over all it was pretty level, as in it didn't really have a single climactic event, but it was wonderfully written. i had no problem bringing myself to read it.
This is apparently the last book in Lawhead's series of Pendragon books. I didn't know that when i picked it up. I look forward to going back More...
This is apparently the last book in Lawhead's series of Pendragon books. I didn't know that when i picked it up. I look forward to going back More...
Mar 09, 2010
Geoffrey
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It has some major flaws, but I guess I'm just a big enough nerd that I was still entertained.
May 26, 2008
Jeffield
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I usually love Stephen Lawhead's books and the series that this particular book concludes is one of my favorite series but he really failed on this one.
This is the story of King Arthur coming back to power but in the present day. I didn't feel like he developed the character well and you did not see enough of his "knights". Some of the passages were just hokey. I was so excited when I heard of this sixth book and when I was done I just felt he could have done so much b More...
This is the story of King Arthur coming back to power but in the present day. I didn't feel like he developed the character well and you did not see enough of his "knights". Some of the passages were just hokey. I was so excited when I heard of this sixth book and when I was done I just felt he could have done so much b More...
Aug 03, 2007
Michael
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A look at what might happen if the ancient prophecy of King Arthur returning in Britain's darkest hour.
From the author who brought us the Pendragon Cycle. It actually builds a bit off of and references these books. It can be read alon or as a bookend to the Pendragon Cycle.
Equally enjoyable both ways.
From the author who brought us the Pendragon Cycle. It actually builds a bit off of and references these books. It can be read alon or as a bookend to the Pendragon Cycle.
Equally enjoyable both ways.
Apr 05, 2009
Regan
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This was the best of the series. There were a few places where he really gets into pontificating -- I started skimming them. Just because real life reporters and politicians go off on these rambles is no reason to put every little bit of it into a book.
But I like the return.
But I like the return.
Jun 06, 2007
David
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I had picked this up years ago, read the first chapter at BN and put it back. Silly me. This book is the most "present" of Lawhead that I have read so far. I enjoyed the political struggles almost as much as the fantasy.
Jan 03, 2008
shiv
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i enjoyed it; somewhere between a ludlum thriller and a jordan fantasy, i think. i would have enjoyed a bit more exploration of the magic elements, however, as opposed to just miscellaneous allusions.
Mar 05, 2008
Rachel
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I love this book. I've reread it over and over. Great story of King Arthur coming back to save England in the present day--very fun read. Love all the characters and tie-ins to the myths.
Feb 20, 2011
Debra
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I loved this take on modern-day King Arthur. I remember wanting to stand up and salute him at one point in the book. Where is he now that we need him??
Mar 03, 2009
Tani
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Supremely mediocre. I kept waiting for it to get good, and it's like I could taste it, just there, just... and then gone. Never quite reaching its potential.
Jun 12, 2010
Victoria
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A skim-read at best. Not sure this entire Pendragon cycle was worth it; much prefer Lawhead's Robin Hood series.
Dec 16, 2009
Donovan
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King Arthur returns to modern day Britain - now that is a lot of fun - especially when you add Atlantis into the mix.
