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The Mists of Avalon (Avalon, #1)

Marion Zimmer Bradley

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Sep 04, 2009 Gaijinmama rated it it was amazing

This blew me away when I was 15.
I'm in my 40's now and a bit better informed about history, but nevertheless this is a brilliant piece of fiction, with characters that will stay with you forever. ...more

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Mar 03, 2008 Amy rated it really liked it

Shelves: sci-fi-fantasy

I gave this four stars because when I read it as a teen it would've been a five star book - I tried to re-read it and couldn't stand it though. I'm too logical and could see the solutions to all the character's problems too readily. I can't stand that in a book. Otherwise, it is nice fantasy. ...more

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Aug 04, 2011 Dale Pearl rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy, religious, mythology, 2013, romance, y2013-september, arthurian, celtic

A retelling of the Arthur legend for the perspective of the women. This variation has quite a bit of substantial changes to it but some that make complete sense. I like tie in to the Virgin Mary as I believe that there is certainly some truth in this.

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Apr 21, 2008 Celeste rated it really liked it

I read this my last year of college I think. i remember it moved me greatly. The Arthurian legends from the women standpoint; powerful. It is again in my to read pile, so you will get an up dated review and soon as I update.

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