nikolastoti's review against another edition
Interesting concept for the finale of such a tale. I think the whole collection of these 5 books is pretty much a must for medieval fantasy lovers. Very well done (except from the 2nd book I'd say). The ending is a bit weird. I really think you dont need to read it. The collection stands perfectly with the 4 books
audrey_03's review against another edition
challenging
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
laphenix's review against another edition
5.0
I hadn't expected the series to take this turn but I thoroughly enjoyed the message of this book! I found the last few chapters incredible!
fistofmoradin's review against another edition
2.0
book 4 was the better ending. this volume is all pacifistic preaching.
indigo78180's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This books was mostly a ramble about the human condition and politics, but also partly heartwarming. I wouldn't consider it a necessary read for after The Once and Future King, but it wraps up King Arthur's character nicely.
acoffia's review against another edition
3.0
I can see why this one was not part of the original publication. It halts a narrative at its climax to discuss the ideology of war. Which at times was a bit of a slog to get through for me. I see what T.H. was doing with it and I am glad I read it right after The Once and Future King, even if it was a bit wordy.
kemendraugh's review against another edition
5.0
I love this. It's a better ending that brings me a lot more hope than Candle in the Wind did. I love how meta it is, and silly again, but with all the years and no history lost of what Arthur went through. I love Merlin and the animals, and my heart aches for Arthur more than ever. This book has a lot of kindness and hope and finality in it, but still open-ended. Beautiful.
kxu65's review against another edition
4.0
What is up with Meryln known so much about future knowledge in the book? What is up with is book being an antiwar book, just because T.H. White wrote this as a reflection of both of the World Wars.
the_viz's review against another edition
2.0
A disappointing conclusion to a great story. I'd already read the best bits of "Merlyn", chopped up and spliced into the tale's first volume; White's publishers were right to let the unremarkable remainder die in the editing room.
jonathanfs's review against another edition
4.0
This one does not serve so much to further the telling of the legend as it does to relate White's political views. Still, if you enjoyed the first bit, you will probably enjoy the last (especially since about a third of it was already told in an earlier book).