arthurbdd's review
2.0
Solid attempt at expanding the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi into a full-fledged novel, but Walton's personal additions to the story are a little infected with proto-New Ageisms which don't necessarily feel like they fit all that well. Full review: https://fakegeekboy.wordpress.com/2022/07/09/repairing-the-tapestry-of-the-mabinogion/
murmuration19's review against another edition
2.0
I'm not sure why, but I couldn't get into this one at all. Main characters were all pretty hateful and selfish, and I didn't like them or care about them. I much prefer Lloyd Alexander's Gwydion!
poirotketchup's review
4.0
An exciting adaptation of the fourth branch of the Mabinogi. Walton made it a blast to read, and contextualized it for a slightly less misogynistic audience without bowdlerizing or making it feel inauthentic. I'm ordering the other three parts to read soon!
swarmofbees's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
kaisermatthias's review
4.0
A satisfying reworking of Welsh legend. There are more than a few winks made at 20th century society in the narrative, but the spirit of ancient tales is strong with it. As with any adaptation of an oral narrative there are hook phrases which recur nearly constantly that kight make this a thoroughly enjoyable audio book if someone had the time and grasp of Welsh pronunciations.
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