Dee's comments (member since Dec 27, 2008)

Dee's comments from the Arthuriana -- all things King Arthur ! group.

Hi Deborah,

Love your dog :]

Sounds interesting :)

it was ok unfinished
I was a little disappointed.

I own a copy :]

Three book series :)

Grosss :]

This is my favorite "section" of the novel. Drefel shows just how far a person will go for love. He would die for Nimue, if need be.

However, the encounter with the man in the cave was nasty. As I am a vegetarian, cannibalism especially creeps me out.

Too funny Anna :)

^5s Anna :)

LOL too funny Bob...

I have no doubt that there will be tons of "What the Frail was the author thinking?"

But, at least the author will be here to answer that question, unlike our poor Cornwell :)
We should drop him a note and see if he can join in the discussion.

All teasing aside, thank you so much for the well wishes. You, the Arthurian reader, is the main reason I wrote the novel...you are my audience.

It shall be a humbling and exciting experience to have a group read and discuss Merlin's tale.

Oh, even though I love playing the Devil's Advocate...I fully enjoyed The Winter King “as a story” (even after reading it for the third time). I still do not agree with his treatment of the traditional characters. {insert even grin here}

{As to the brutality, well, I am sure that is something that we can all agree on, it was a brutal time in history. I also read Stephen King, but that does not mean that I condone violence, just that I appreciate great writing...and Cornwell is a great writer...not a great “traditional” Arthurian Legends' author, but a great writer none the less}

...however, I shall never "let go" of my need to believe that there was a time when the values of Camelot existed and chivalry lived. Nope, not gonna do it :]

Even so, I am still enjoying the tale Cornwell weaves (blood, guts, gore and all).

*Buys a pint for every one*

I have problems feeling sorry for Lancelot. He is a rogue and a liar, and not worthy of King Arthur’s court.

It also bothers me that King Arthur can be dubbed so easily. That he (King Arthur) is still so enamored with Gwen’s charms that his intuition ceases to exist.

What bothers me the most about the Winter King, is that besides Derfel, there is a total lack of chivalry. The Arthurian Legends is based on that one word!

Gets off of soapbox, remembering that this is just a story :)

Cornwell has a lot of violence in each section. I still have chills about the killing of Mordred's mother and the rape of Nimue...That was over the top brutal.

He seems to dwell on brutality rather than the beauty.

Plus, Lancelot is such a ninny. Sigh. I want Lancelot to be strong and chivalrous.

It was sad when the library went up in smoke, sigh. A civilized word needs its poets.

Part four is my favorite section of the book :)

Hi Arthur,

Very interesting theories.

There seems to be a lot of lack of communication with Cornwell's Arthur

Blushing :]

Thank you so much Sarah for mentioning the award. It was so exciting and unexpected, as the site does not give out many Gold Star Awards. It was a humbling experience.

Like you made note...it just proves that the Arthurian Legends are loved by all...young and old :)

Go Team Merlin :)

Dee Marie

I like how Derfel states that he is to Nimue as Arthur is to Merlin (even though I think this was mentioned in an earlier chapter, it seems to relate to Part three as well).

Arthur is Merlin's sword
as
Derfel is Nimue's sword

That simple statement says so much.

Your wish is my command :]

Best part of cyber-drinks...no hangover ... Whoo Woo!

*Gives Bob a friendly punch to the shoulder*

I enjoy your input, Bob, (I enjoy everyone’s unique point-of-view) It would be oh so boring if everyone looked at Cornwell’s Arthur through the same eyes.

It is just too much fun to discuss... agree and disagree...with one another.

Like being in a pub, talking about the novel over a pint of ale or a tankard of mead :]

However, from a woman’s point of view (and a Navy Brat at that), I personally would have problems following a leader who sent his country into war, over his lust for a beautiful woman. “Loyal Beyond a Cause,” can only go so far :]

Now, Hero Worship is something else…and I believe that is what many of Arthur’s followers had (in Cornwell’s novel), including Derfel …perhaps a male-thing?

Male bonding can be a very powerful…especially in times of war…an instinctive emotion in times of battle?

I do agree with you totally, Bob, that Guinevere brings in the “old ways,” solidifying the pagan aspects of the storyline.

*Orders another round of drinks for everyone*