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Summary: The Sword of the Rightful King: a....queer......novel
Review: I have recently read the King Arthur novel Sword of the Rightful King, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This `page turner' is a historic yet fictional story filled with puzzles, magic, twists, and an ending one would never guess. It has a mix of a large variety and well-described characters. Characters one would expect to find, such as King Arthur, Merlin, etc. are in the story. There are also a few new characters like Prince Gawaine, and Arthur's brother, Kay. Each character adds something to the novel, such as Merlin's wisdom, Gawen's cunning, and Arthur's strength. A new villain has been thrown into the plot: the North Witch Morgause. This medieval classic is about Arthur's newly acquired kingdom, those who wish it for themselves, and will do anything to get it, even commit murder. The large variety of vocabulary keeps one on his toes, as well as providing the reader with a descriptive narrative of the story. It is similar to, yet still different from other King Arthur novels. This novel in particular takes place in Cadbury instead of Camelot. The author even uses medieval language, such as `aye,' to represent a time from the past. I found the book hard to put down once I started reading it, and the great mix of love, loyalty, betrayal, magic, good, and evil makes for an excellent story; leaving me hoping for a sequel. Though it is a bit lengthy for some, I recommend this book for young and old minds alike.
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Summary: King Arthur With a Twist
Review: Most people seem to have some familiarity with the legend of King Arthur but it won't help them with this completely fresh version of the story.Arthur is the High King of all Britain but there are some lords who do not recognize him as such. Among these is Pendragon's widow Morgause. She wants one of her boys to be on the throne, possibly her eldest Gawaine. Although Arthur is a fair and just king it will take more to win over some. Merlinnus (Merlin) comes up with an idea to cement Arthur in his position. An idea involving a stone and a sword. In Cadbury (Camelot) much is going on. Gawain and his brothers are arriving, Gawen has arrived and become Merlinnus's helper, word has it that Morgause is sending an assassin, and a shepherd finds a mysterious stone with a sword sticking out of it. You may have thought you knew the story but this version is fresh and full of surprises. A wonderful fantasy full of magic and intrigue.
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Summary: the Kind and the Sword
Review: This is a wonderful book. Jane Yolen did a great job with a King Arthur story. The characters really pop through the pages and the emotions are so thick.
Yolen really doesn't miss a beat with this story. It's fresh and has a great story to go with the King Arthur chronicles.
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Summary: read this
Review: This is my favorite book about King Arthur. It has all elements of a well written story. The characters are developed and you look at a well known story in a different way. I would recommend this to others.
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Summary: Sword Of The Rightful King-An Excellent Story!
Review: This is the story of a newly crowned Arthur. As usual, too many are unsure of him and others desire the crown for themselves. Merlinnus plays a major role in plotting Arthur's success with the "sword in the stone." However, there are a few twists along the way. Did someone else pull the sword out of the stone before Arthur? Has the sword been enscorelled by Morgause? Who is the newcomer to Arthur's kingdom? Is he really what he seems? These questions and more are entertainingly answered with many surprises. I bought this book knowing it was for young adults, which I definitely am not, hoping for an alternative and entertaining story that was fresh. I didn't think it could be done (I've read hundreds of Arthurian Literature books) and certainly didn't expect the surprise this book turned out to be! Additionally, I believe some of the words in this novel would be difficult for many adults, let alone young adults to understand, so keep that dictionary handy as you are reading. Buy this book and read it! It is extraordinary!
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Summary: Sword Of The Rightful King-An Excellent Story!
Review: This is the story of a newly crowned Arthur. As usual, too many are unsure of him and others desire the crown for themselves. Merlinnus plays a major role in plotting Arthur's success with the "sword in the stone." However, there are a few twists along the way. Did someone else pull the sword out of the stone before Arthur? Has the sword been enscorelled by Morgause? Who is the newcomer to Arthur's kingdom? Is he really what he seems? These questions and more are entertainingly answered with many surprises. I bought this book knowing it was for young adults, which I definitely am not, hoping for an alternative and entertaining story that was fresh. I didn't think it could be done (I've read hundreds of Arthurian Literature books) and certainly didn't expect the surprise this book turned out to be! Additionally, I believe some of the words in this novel would be difficult for many adults, let alone young adults to understand, so keep that dictionary handy as you are reading. Buy this book and read it! It is extraordinary!
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