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Taliesin (The Pendragon Cycle #1)

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by Stephen R. Lawhead

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So is this book indicative of Stephen Lawheads writing as a whole? I didn't care for this book so I'm wondering if it's worth checking out his other ones.
Tandy Brown Taliesin is a bit slower than the rest of the books in the series but it does help set the stage for the rest so you can make it through it, it makes …moreTaliesin is a bit slower than the rest of the books in the series but it does help set the stage for the rest so you can make it through it, it makes the others more interesting. I did enjoy his Song of Albion series books more than this series so maybe try one of them.(less)
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Is there any objectionable content in this book? (I'm especially concerned about sexual content)
Shiloh There is no explicit sexual content. Lawhead sometimes mentions that characters "make love," and there is some kissing. I was a little uncomfortable w…moreThere is no explicit sexual content. Lawhead sometimes mentions that characters "make love," and there is some kissing. I was a little uncomfortable with it, but it really wasn't worse than Homer or Shakespeare. Nothing was described in a way that was trying to be sensual.

There is also some violence, but it isn't terribly graphic. (less)
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I'm a little confused. Charis in Atlantis takes place before Elphin, right? If the Atlanteans are essentially immortal, does that mean that Atlantis was destroyed before Elphin was even born? It doesn't make sense for Atlantis to have survived until the end of the Roman occupation in England, but the author doesn't make it clear when it actually sinks.
Yvonne I got the impression that they were happening at the same time. Everyone saw the same signs of star fall for example, so Charis and Taliesin would hav…moreI got the impression that they were happening at the same time. Everyone saw the same signs of star fall for example, so Charis and Taliesin would have had a smaller gap in age. I got the impression that the Atlantis was so far separated from and so far advances from the other countries that they didn’t have much contact with the outside world. They were a very proud people that didn’t want to mingle with lesser tribes after all. (less)
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If im a fan of the BBC show Merlin and is desperate for more content, would I enjoy this book?
Tandy Brown Yes, I would think so. I read these before I saw the show Merlin and after watching the 5 seasons of Merlin, it is has inspired me to go back and re-r…moreYes, I would think so. I read these before I saw the show Merlin and after watching the 5 seasons of Merlin, it is has inspired me to go back and re-read this series. The first one in the series, Taliesan, is a bit slower than the other 4 but if you can get through it, it sets the stage well for the others. (less)
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