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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. This graphic novel tells one of the many versions of the King Arthur tale. Arthur's time in Avalon, his relationship with the Lady of the Lake and Merlin and the betrayal of Lancelot and Guinevere. This was a version of the King Arthur tale that seemed to pull from lots of different versions of the story. I thought it was an interesting version of the tale. I loved the art style, I thought it fit the story very well. This graphic novel tells one of the many versions of the King Arthur tale. Arthur's time in Avalon, his relationship with the Lady of the Lake and Merlin and the betrayal of Lancelot and Guinevere. This was a version of the King Arthur tale that seemed to pull from lots of different versions of the story. I thought it was an interesting version of the tale. I loved the art style, I thought it fit the story very well. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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Retells, in graphic novel form, the tale of Arthur Pendragon who, raised in obscurity, draws a legendary sword from a stone and begins the life he was born to lead, guided by the elusive wizard Merlin. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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I'm very confused about why Arthur has such acclaim. Most of his great works appear to happen 'off-screen' or in-between time skips. He makes the selfish decision to stay in Avalon extra-long because he'd rather be with his girlfriend than do his duty. He knocks Vivienne aside when she's trying to help him even though he has no reason to suspect that she would do so even though he knows what magic is and doesn't bother to ask questions. And he makes Merlin erase his memories for no apparent reason. There's some vague implication that it's important he marry Guinevere for united the people, but I don't remember her having much standing at all. She's not a nobody, but honestly: is it so bad that Arthur stay single until he can find someone of higher standing (or at least use that as an excuse because he misses Vivienne). In fact, Merlin actually calls Arthur out for it as STUPID decision in a conversation that ultimately doesn't matter because the spell makes Arthur forget about it. Was this the writers attacking some editor who forced them to add in melodrama?
In short, I don't know why Arthur is such a great king in the tale, or the only blonde.
I largely enjoy this version for the women: Guinevere's ending and Vivienne. I love that Vivienne helps teach Arthur and that Arthur directs Guinevere to rule after him. Nimue saves Merlin's life out of love rather than the creepier versions of their relationship, and Morgaine's story is more interesting.
Overall, the story has too many timeskips, poor character development, and the plot doesn't flow well. The art is nothing amazing. If you're a fan of Arthurian stuff, you might like it. It's rather short, anyway. ( )