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Bezig met laden... Pendragon (The Pendragon Cycle, Book 4) (origineel 1994; editie 1994)door Stephen R. Lawhead (Auteur)
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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. I5E38D56 Lawhead has definitely breathed new life into the Arthurian legends with his Pendragon Cycle. But "Pendragon", the fourth book in the series, is perhaps the weakest link. "Pendragon" is not a continuation of the story that was started through "Taliesin", "Merlin", and "Arthur". Rather what Lawhead does in this fourth instalment is revisit some stories about Arthur's life that either weren't in the previous books or that weren't expounded upon. This makes the beginning of the story read like left-overs that Lawhead cut from the original work. There are even times when the story is word-for-word the same as the previous novel. That being said, "Pendragon" does begin to build about halfway through the book and the story of Arthur's struggle to save Britain from a barbarian invasion comes to life. While perhaps not the strongest link in the cycle, "Pendragon" is a continuation of Lawhead's magnificent rendering of Arthur's life. He has crafted Arthur as a king who is strong and intelligent, fearless and faithful, seemingly invincible but also somehow mortal (even though he is the forever king). A fun and exciting addition to the Pendragon Cycle. Lawhead's style keeps you glued to the page, and his understanding of Medieval culture and faith keeps you set in the historic place. Ultimately, the story the book tells is a minor one, considering the first trilogy of the Cycle, but it is a welcome one, and it is wonderful to be back in Lawhead's vision for Arthur's court. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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HTML: At the dawn of his reign, a young king confronts his destinyâ??and must prove his greatness . . . or lose a realm Arthur is Kingâ??but treachery runs rampant throughout the beleaguered Isle of the Mighty. Darkest evil descends upon Britain's shores in many guises. Fragile alliances fray and tear, threatening all the noble liege has won with his wisdom and his blood. His most trusted counselorâ??the warrior, bard and kingmaker whom legend will name Merlinâ??is himself to be tested on a mystical journey back through his own extraordinary past. So in a black time of plague and pestilence, it is Arthur who must stand alone against a great and terrible adversary. For only this way can he truly win immortalityâ??and the name to treasure above all others: PENDRAGON "Though Lawhead brilliantly creates an authentic and vivid Arthurian Britain, he never forsakes the sense of wonder that has graced the legend throughout the ages."â??Publ Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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