Marion Zimmer Bradley - The Mists of Avalon

pros: The book itself is a Pro with it's twist on the popular ledgend

cons: men probably won't like this version.

Beautifully Written

This book is a wonderful telling of the tale of King Arthur and his knights from the perspective of... See Full Review

pros: a more realistic version of a favorite legend, portrayed from a woman's point of view

cons: more on the bias side

Mists of Avalon

I love this book mainly because it gives a different point of view. It's written in the perspective... See Full Review

pros: mystic, different view

cons: nothing

More than a book!

What is life doing with us? What do we do with our life? You can read a book, you c... See Full Review

pros: Beautifully written, insightful.

cons: Must be very tolerant of the beliefs of others to read.

Breathtaking

This book is absolutely indescribable, but I suppose I'll have to try. This is the story of Morgain... See Full Review

pros: Powerful feminist retelling of a classic myth cycle retains and adds depth to Arthurian lore.

cons: It's heavily slanted and some readers may not like the nontraditional view.

Mists of Avalon... a new viewpoint on an old myth cycle

The Mists of Avalon explores the events of the Arthurian cycle in an only somewhat imaginative retel... See Full Review

pros: vivid imagery, dynamic characters, the whimsical worlds of Camelot and Avalon

cons: strong religious themes, feminist portrayal, large number of pages

How Avalon Came from the Mists to Surprise Me

I admit it: books that total near nine hundred pages in length are quite daunting to me. I have eno... See Full Review

pros: One of the best fantasy novels ever written.

cons: Long...intimidates most people

Oh, if only Avalon existed...

From the first time I started reading this book in high school, I loved it. I went on to read the 2... See Full Review

pros: Beautiful writing style, a unique look at Camelot through its female participants.

cons: Some people don't take the religious debate all that well (I think it's great).

The Blue Fairy

First let me apologize for the A.I. reference in the title, I hated the whining of "blue fairy, blue... See Full Review

pros: Complex characters and interesting twists of plot.

cons: May be offensive to those sensitive to religious or sexual issues.

One of My All-time Favorites

I had to reread this book when I heard TBS had made a miniseries out of it- watch it in July! I'll... See Full Review

pros: Writing is exceptional, and the plot keeps you on your toes

cons: Beginning was a bit long

Read this story in three days!

Not many people believe me when I tell them I managed to read this huge book in three days, but at... See Full Review