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The Greener Shore: A Novel of the Druids of Hibernia
At last, the haunting sequel to Morgan Llywelyn’s phenomenal epic Druids. The Greener Shore unfurls the story of a brave and mystical people who learned to manipulate the forces of nature–in order to control magic.
As druids in Celtic Gaul, they had been the harmonious soul of their tribe, the Carnutes. But when Julius Caesar and his army invaded and conquered their homela...more
As druids in Celtic Gaul, they had been the harmonious soul of their tribe, the Carnutes. But when Julius Caesar and his army invaded and conquered their homela...more
Paperback, 320 pages
Published
June 26th 2007
by Del Rey
(first published May 30th 2006)
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Over the past 20 years, I've read several of Morgan Llewellyn's books, including "Lion of Ireland," "Bard," "Grania,""1916," "1921," and the companion novel to "The Greener Shore," the book "Druids." I have always admired her ability to weave fact and fiction, using the latter to flesh out the former into compelling reads that really make you feel as if you're there and can understand the characters, the landscape, and the tim...more
Chief Druid Ainvar, his three wives and their children, and about 15 other survivors from their Celtic clan are sailing west to Hibernia after years of hiding in the forests of Gaul after the Romans destroyed their clan and Julius Caesar murdered their charismatic leader, Vercingetorix.
Ainvar, who relates their adventure in the first person, expended his druid magic in their last fight against the Romans and he knows how weak his tribe, the Carnutes, is. But the Romans are determined t...more
Ainvar, who relates their adventure in the first person, expended his druid magic in their last fight against the Romans and he knows how weak his tribe, the Carnutes, is. But the Romans are determined t...more
I enjoyed the Greener Shore; A novel of the Druids of Hibernia. It was almost as good as its prequel Druids...although I found that this book was not as suspenseful as Druids was. In this book some of the Gaulish Celts fled Gaul after the Gallic Wars and ended up in Hibernia. Hibernia was what the Romans called Ireland..in case anyone was wondering which Celtic nation Hibernia is. The book ended really well. I reccomend this book to anyone who likes historical fiction or fantasy novels and to an...more
Druids was one of my favorite books so this long-awaited sequel was a must-read. I was not disappointed. The writing was fluid and the story so interesting I never wanted to pause my reading. At the end I was not ready to leave that world. I want more! There was just enough "magic" to give it that mythic feeling but what was most enjoyable was watching the practical blending of the technologies and cultures that came together and seeing the "roots" of the customs, laws, pla...more
Being part Irish, I had always heard about the druids, but did not realy know anything about them. So this book drew my eye. I very much enjoyed it. It had an ebb and flow, instead of one climax, it had many. The book had a very logical and enjoyable ending. I learned, at least in a fictional way, more about the legends of the druids. I also enjoyed the was she took Irish names the way we know them now, and created them in an ancient way. I look forward to reading the beginning of the seq...more
It had been quite awhile since I'd read the books preceding this volume, so it took me awhile to get my bearings as to where in the timeline things were happening. I am truly glad that the author did not wallow in the trials of the Red Wolf and Labraid, as she has spent much of past books dwelling disturbingly in the suffering of her characters. I identify strongly with Ainvar's quest for meaning and purpose, and especially in his thoughts about the nature of time and space. An excellent novel, ...more
I really enjoyed this book. I read "Druids" several years ago and was happy to find this sequel. Some reviewers complained about a lack of "action". This really didn't bother me. I thought that contentment of the relocated Carnutes was deserved and uplifting. It may not be as historically accurate as "Druids" or some others, but that didn't bother me either. I was able to enjoy it on its own merits.
Good character development, but through this whole book I kept waiting for "something to happen".
It just didn't really grab me and make me want to keep reading. I finished it, but I will be trading this book in at the local bookstore. It's not something that I will want to read again. It's very forgettable.
It just didn't really grab me and make me want to keep reading. I finished it, but I will be trading this book in at the local bookstore. It's not something that I will want to read again. It's very forgettable.
I just stumbled on this book at the library when looking for "How Green Was My Valley". (Authors names ;^) I really enjoyed the book. Of course now I have to read the first one. I look forward to reading some of her other books as well as they all look very interesting!!!
I really enjoyed this book, but at times it was slow moving and I grew bored. I generally like Celtic fantasy/magic type books, so I picked this one up on a whim. May or may not go back and read others in the series.
A bit slow moving at first but full of detail about what Celtic existence may have been like, told through the story of Ainvar and his clan. This is a continuation of an earlier story.
Not as rich as Druids but still an excellent read.
Not as good as its precursor - Druids. The writing style in this one seems a bit more perfunctory. Also, it was less tied to actual historical events, which caused it to lose some of the epic nature that I enjoy in historical fiction.
I was really going with this story until the end. I enjoyed the author's take on the Druids and their magic. And the characters were well-drawn and believable. Unfortunately, the POV shift in the final pages was incongruous and disturbing.
A sequel to the Druids,in this one the clan travels from Gaul to Ireland and joins with the celtic tribes already there. Some questions are answered, and yet more are given in this sequel.
Those who enjoy Celtic fantasy should enjoy this. It is Ms Llywelyn's sequel to 'Druids'.
slow going. Easy to put down and not pick up again
This author is just amazing. I am never disappointed.
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Morgan Llywelyn (born 1937) is an American-born Irish author best known for her historical fantasy, historical fiction, and historical non-fiction. Her fiction has received several awards and has sold more than 40 million copies, and she herself is recipient of the 1999 Exceptional Celtic Woman of the Year Award from Celtic Women International.
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