This Mists of Avalon - Marion Zimmer Bradley
This is another of those books that once you finish, you need to take a break afterwards and decompress. It is probably the best fantasy book I have ever read. The amount of detail that Bradley uses is unreal and the story has so much depth and winding plots that it’s surprising there’s just one volume. The female perspective she uses is fantastic - not only is the reader left with a history of Camelot, but more importantly, of Avalon as well.
Although there are many versions of the Arthurian legend, they are not all equal. Bradley sets a high standard for comparison.
Her inclusion of magic, pagan religions, natural medicine, Avalon, priestesses, and the Camelot cast are inspiring and it's hard not to fall in love with the world she created.
I might suggest listening to a little Loreena McKennitt while reading this novel for a little mood music.
Other books that might be of interest:
The Winter King: a novel of Arthur - Bernard Cornell
Another perspective of the Arthurian legend.
Queen of Camelot - Nancy McKenzie
Focuses on Guinevere.
Although there are many versions of the Arthurian legend, they are not all equal. Bradley sets a high standard for comparison.
Her inclusion of magic, pagan religions, natural medicine, Avalon, priestesses, and the Camelot cast are inspiring and it's hard not to fall in love with the world she created.
I might suggest listening to a little Loreena McKennitt while reading this novel for a little mood music.
Other books that might be of interest:
The Winter King: a novel of Arthur - Bernard Cornell
Another perspective of the Arthurian legend.
Queen of Camelot - Nancy McKenzie
Focuses on Guinevere.
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