blampe's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
reebeee's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
super_humman's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
wholesomefantasy's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
saraishelafs's review against another edition
4.0
A very enjoyable read. It would probably have been even better if I were a Brit, an adult in 1939, were reading on a Kindle with access to old English and names of armor and gear, but these disadvantages did not detract too much.
technoskald's review against another edition
5.0
There's nothing I could say about this that others have not said before and better. It is a complex portrayal of the human heart as well as the tragedy that lies at the heart of English culture... but I found it has far more to say about our current days of crisis than I ever expected. This book shall stay with me for a long time.
joshuabrunt's review
adventurous
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jessthebookworm's review
3.0
This novel follows young King Arthur from childhood through to adulthood. It is divided into four "books", starting with the Sword in the Stone.
Anybody who enjoyed the Disney movie, the Sword in the Stone, will enjoy this book, as the movie is loosely based on this book. This book has the same humour and fantastical elements as the movie, and it really was wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed the play on words and the marvelous characters and how they were represented. This was pure 5 star material.
Once I moved past this book though, and into the latter books, that was where it lost me. I simply got bored. I mean, it was great learning about Lancelot and Guinevere, but the book just couldn't hold my attention. I am sad to say that I gave up at the end of the third book. It was just way too long.
It is a pity that I have ended up giving this book only 3 stars, but the end of the story has brought down my initial 5 star rating.
The first book is well worth the read though, and I highly recommend it!
Anybody who enjoyed the Disney movie, the Sword in the Stone, will enjoy this book, as the movie is loosely based on this book. This book has the same humour and fantastical elements as the movie, and it really was wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed the play on words and the marvelous characters and how they were represented. This was pure 5 star material.
Once I moved past this book though, and into the latter books, that was where it lost me. I simply got bored. I mean, it was great learning about Lancelot and Guinevere, but the book just couldn't hold my attention. I am sad to say that I gave up at the end of the third book. It was just way too long.
It is a pity that I have ended up giving this book only 3 stars, but the end of the story has brought down my initial 5 star rating.
The first book is well worth the read though, and I highly recommend it!