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Title: The Last Enchantment : Book Three of the Arthurian Saga by Mary Stewart ISBN: 0-06-054827-4 Publisher: Eos Pub. Date: 06 May, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.75 (12 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A Magnificent Epic Continues But Does Not End
Comment: The Story: "The Last Enchantment" is Book Three of Mary Stewart's Merlin Trilogy, and focuses on how Merlin meets, trains, and falls in love with Nimue, while helping Arthur solidify his kingdom and deal with the follies of Guinevere and other members of Court. Merlin and Arthur have to decide what to do about Arthur's sister, Morgan, and half-sister, Morgause, who separately plot against Arthur, and as well deciding upon the disposition of Morgause's five sons, one of whom is Mordred, illegitimate son of Arthur.
Technical: The writing of Mary Stewart is highly detailed and takes patience, but nothing is extraneous or irrelevant. Ms. Stewart's writing style reminds me of Sir Walter Scott's writing style in "Ivanhoe".
Overall: A great epic continues, but the reader must be patient and up to the challenge of a long, intricate, and detailed saga. When I first read this trilogy, the fourth book did not yet exist. Because the fourth book, "The Wicked Day", focusing on Mordred, exists, I'm more satisfied with the ending of "The Last Enchantment".
Rating: 5
Summary: Magnificent storytelling
Comment: This book embodies all that is wonderful about Arthurian literature and fiction in general: fancy, treachery, romance, and friendship. A great sequel to the Crystal Cave.
Rating: 5
Summary: The Audio Version is Truly Moving
Comment: I have just finished listening to the Chivers Audiobooks' recording of The Last Enchantment, read masterfully by Stephen Thorne. Mary Stewart's story is wonderfully written, but Stephen Thorne truly brings it to life. His reading drew me in from the start, and I knew I was enjoying the magic of a true storyteller. He brought the many characters and scenes completely and vividly to life. I know that years ago I read and enjoyed The Crystal Cave and The Hollow Hills, but I have the audio versions on order at the library so that I can enjoy Mr. Thorne's reading of them. In listening to Mr. Thorne read them, I know he'll bring a completely new dimension to the stories. I highly recommend both the book itself, which is beautifully written, and the wonderful reading of it by Mr. Thorne.
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Title: The Wicked Day : Book Four of the Arthurian Saga by Mary Stewart ISBN: 0060548282 Publisher: Eos Pub. Date: 06 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Crystal Cave : Book One of the Arthurian Saga by Mary Stewart ISBN: 0060548258 Publisher: Eos Pub. Date: 06 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Mary Stewart's Merlin Trilogy by Mary Stewart ISBN: 0688003478 Publisher: Eos Pub. Date: 01 December, 1980 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart ISBN: 0380820765 Publisher: HarperTorch Pub. Date: 04 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: My Brother Michael by Mary Stewart ISBN: 0380820757 Publisher: HarperTorch Pub. Date: 04 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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