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The Mists of Avalon
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October 6, 2009
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December 16, 2009

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andrea Newberry
Oct 14, 2009 rated it liked it
When I first read this book about ten years ago, I found myself enmeshed in the epic storyline, which chronicles the female story of the Knights of the Round Table. This book is rife with ancient magic and worship of the mother goddess and all that. I remember really enjoying this book. After rereading it, I actually found it a bit difficult to get through. Its still well written, the plot full of drama, and the book is full of lush descriptions of the lost mystical arts, but I found it a bit tr ...more
Daniel
Aug 21, 2007 rated it liked it
I'm not crazy about arthurian tales in general, just overdone and the story never really appealed to me much in the first place. Roland is my preferred doomed knight story.

This was, as many other reviews will state a very different approach to the story of Arthur. Indeed is more the story of Morgan Le Fay (Morgaine in this book) and Arthur is only a side character in the story. And while it isn't by any means one of my favorites I can really respect the unique approach.

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Laurie
Mar 13, 2008 rated it really liked it
I've read this at least three times, from high school to today, and I think I like it more each time. Feminism + paganism + religious tolerance + magic, intrigue and romance. What is not to love?

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