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The Once and Future King (The Once and Future King, #1-5)

T.H. White

Start date: October 1, 2013

Finish date: October 19, 2013

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Jan 05, 2025 Kingfan30 rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: bbc-big-read

This was a slog! The first part I quite enjoyed with a young Arthur and Merlyn as his teacher. I particularly liked when his lessons were to be turned into an animal nd learn their ways. But from part 2 onwards it was hard work. The animal cruelty was particularly hard to read in the second part, which I think probably didn’t help. I managed to get through, but I think I may have skim read quite a bit.

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Feb 07, 2010 Kay Prime rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: classics, fiction-fantasy, juvenile-young-adult, favorites, 1001, to-buy, fiction, humor, satire

This is one of several books I remember reading as a teenager that showed me the magic and imagination that can be found in books.

Many people seem to believe that White is too long- winded but they're not taking into account the entire world the author has to bring to life complete with it's inhabitants. He gives it depth and makes it tangible with his attention to detail of a time long ago.

The story begins with a young Arthur and the approach that White takes reflects the whimsy and enchantment ...more

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