The Mists of Avalon

[Tina]

You are welcome to start this one early. The first person to crack the book can ask the first question.

[Beverly]

Viviane, Lady of the Lake - heroine or villainess?

[Tracy]

Beverly wrote: "Viviane, Lady of the Lake - heroine or villainess?"

I think she is more of a heroine. I think she was trying to do what she thought was best for Britain but unfortunately that is always what's worst for her family members.

[Tracy]

This was an epic tale as only a 900 page book can be. I enjoyed the story but some of the story lines began to repeat as things do over generations. Towards the end I was tired of the same old betrayals and religious lore. I think the book was just a little too long. I didn't care for Queen Gwen and it was annoying how Arthur wouldn't keep his oath to Avalon and I hated how everyone made Christianity sound so mean and unforgiving. I guess Morgaine was my favorite character because she seemed more intelligent and real. I kept hoping Morgause would come to some tragic end because she seemed so evil but she just lived on worrying only for herself. I find that I am liking historical fiction more and more.

[Tina]

Tracy wrote: "This was an epic tale as only a 900 page book can be. I enjoyed the story but some of the story lines began to repeat as things do over generations. Towards the end I was tired of the same old betr..."

Thank you for conquering this group read, Tracy. You rock.

[Beverly]

This book is one of my personal favorites; it made me look at the legends of Camelot in a whole different way, and opened my eyes to the idea of a female spirituality that is NOT simply God in drag, but a different way of life. It has so many layers that I reread it every few years and always get something new and interesting from it.

[Rebecca]

I loved this book. I read it in college. I knew I was a book nerd when someone was shocked that I read this "for fun." The female perspective was a terrific re-telling.