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Summary: King Arthur returns to life and runs for mayor of N.Y. Funny
Review: A very funny comedy- where King Arthur comes back to life, but in modern day America, where he runs for mayor of New York, with the help of reincarnated Guinevere, Lancelot, and Percival, who think that they're just ordinary people....A very young 10-year old Merlin (because he has aged backwards) helps the "Campaign for Camelot", using his magic against Morgan the evil witch (Arthurs sister) and her demons. Highly recommended. You won't put it down. 5 Stars
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Summary: Never too old or overdone?
Review: Arthur returns, released from his mythical cave, with Merlin by his side, they tackle politics in New York City. The author is a liberal New Yorker, so he has given Arthur his same views on abortion, capital punishment and gun control---all of which Arthur spouts his opinion of on streetcorners and statues.
Full of action and humor, a bit of romance, yucko he goes for Guinevere, why does this guy want to make the same mistake twice?
But see how he moved me just there? :)
This is a lot of fun; I recommend it and am looking forward to reading more by this author.
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Summary: Hilarious Arthurian "Legend"
Review: Arthur: trapped in a dreamless sleep for eternity. It was foretold that one day he would wake and help patch up the new yet horridly unclean world of the future. Merlin, also trapped, ages backward enough to escape the cave prison, wakes the King, and enfuriates Morgan le Fay. The only problem with this legend is that Merlin and Arthur find themselves in New York City!!!!!!!! In this hilarious novel, Arthur runs for the ruling throne of Mayor of NYC. He also (to his surprise)reunites with Guenivere, Lancelot, and Percival, and more. Of course, Morgan le Fay and her son Modred attempt to stop him (in ways unimaginable of this age: demons and spells and more). You'll get humor on every page of this novel! The entire aspect of a wise wizard trapped in a little boy's body is great and you'll love the humor from him. That's not all either. You'll laugh at his new "recruits" (previous bandits) and their ways of ensuring votes, the Lady of the Lake's (or Central Park Lake's) "graceful" poise as she returns Excalibur to Arthur, and the all around humor of this book. This is a recommended read for those who love a good laugh and more importantly, a good story line. I loved every minute of this book and didn't even come across boring parts! Wow! Happy reading!
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Summary: A Well-Told Tale
Review: As usual, Peter David manages to mingle his dry wit with the fantastic to produce a very satisfying tale. Having never read the original edition of this book, published many years ago, I can't compare the two. This expanded edition (expanded by some 30,000-plus words, according to the introduction) is a lot of fun.Arthur Pendragon, King of the Britons, returns to life in the present day and runs for Mayor of New York City. With him are his perpetual advisor Merlin (whose odd habit of living his life backwards has reduced him to the form of a young boy), the immortal knight Percival (whom history neglected to mention was a Moor) and the reincarnate of his beloved Guienivere. Of course, old enemies Morgan Le Fay and Modred return to cause trouble as well. The book is a nice satire of modern life and politics as well as a fun adventure yarn. I also appreciated David dotting the landscape of his New York with characters named after his colleages in the comic book world (Louise Simonson, Jim Owsley, etc.) It's the best sort of inside joke -- the kind that those who aren't in on it will never know was a joke and that those who are in on it will smile in appreciation and keep reading. The sole misstep, I felt, came in a press conference scene where Arthur began outlining political positions which I suspect were crafted to reflect David's own. While this is certainly within his rights as an author, it seemed rather blatant and distracting to me. Other than that, a great story, and I can't wait for the sequel.
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Summary: The Campaign for Camelot
Review: He came, he saw, he ran for office....From out of the Mid-Ages, into Mid-Manhattan, comes KING ARTHUR....FOR MAYOR!!!! Dressed in a nice 3-piece Brooks Brothers suit purchased with American Express at a store named after him, Arthur is ready for a new challenge- a political campaign....with the help of his mentor, Merlin the Wizard (who has magically aged backwards during the centuries and is now in the shape of an 11 year old)....Arthur recreates the Round Table scenario when he finds the other knights are alive too--- only they think theyre ordinary citizens....he convinces them to quit their jobs and help him run for mayor.....with his secretery Gwen DeVere Queen (Guinevere), her failed actor live-in boyfriend Lance (Lancelot),former wino-turned-accountant Percival (Percy Vale---who nobody bothered to inform in the old days was a Moor).....
Arthurs foe and political opponent is Moe Dred (Modred)
while Merlin has trouble with Morgan the Witch....who has several demons on her side (one who befriends Gwen and switches sides)....
Mr. David may be showing some of his personal views at scene where Arthur has a press conference, and gets asked some usual questions expected of a candidate for mayor, but there is a hilarious twist that gets him out of a jam....
Its a rapid paced-dont-put down 5 star more-fun-than-you-can-shake-a-sword-at romp through the modern age.....
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Summary: Praise for Sir David!
Review: I actually found this book in a Borders on a trip to get travel guides for a friend planning a NY roadtrip. I wound up purchasing it (even though I told myself I wouldn't spend the money) and finished reading it in one evening open opening the cover when I got home. A simple but intruiging read. The story never dulls and charges forward into its finish. I highly reccomend this to any King Arthur, fantasy fans, and rennies everywhere! :)
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Summary: Praise for Sir David!
Review: I actually found this book in a Borders on a trip to get travel guides for a friend planning a NY roadtrip. I wound up purchasing it (even though I told myself I wouldn't spend the money) and finished reading it in one evening open opening the cover when I got home. A simple but intruiging read. The story never dulls and charges forward into its finish. I highly reccomend this to any King Arthur, fantasy fans, and rennies everywhere! :)
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Summary: Arthur For Mayor!
Review: I adore books with Arthurian legend. Most are set back in the time when he was King. Some are set in a magical world nothing like earth. This one is set on modern day earth when Arthur and Merlin awaken. It is different. There is definate comedy in it. I recomend buying both books at once. It will keep you wanting more.
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Summary: It's a fun little book, and timely
Review: I like Arthurian novels and stories. Peter David is one of my favorite writers of Trek and Babylon 5 novels. I happily found his second book _Howling Mad_ a couple of years ago and it made me very happy. I read this book about King Arthur returning to the world in it's time of need as New York City was undergoing a world crisis and calamity. I read books like these for escape, but also for strength. It's sweet, it's silly, it's fun and easy to read. I recommend it highly.
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Summary: Witty, Punning Parody
Review: I very much enjoyed this book. To be fair, I've long believed
that Peter David and I have practically identical senses of
humor, so my enjoyment might not be totally shared by others. That being said, I suspect most people with at least a passing
knowledge of the Arthurian legends would enjoy this book. There are some quite funny scenes in the book. But don't
just read it for the humor; there's also quite an interesting
story to be told.
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