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A review by mjenae
The Once and Future King by T.H. White
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
This experience was a lot better than I expected it to be. Not in the sense that I believed it to be badly written—I just did not think it was going to be the best book for me. But it was wonderful, and I am glad I took the recommendation.
I would list my favorite moments, but the more I think of it, the more I realize that all of it was my favorite, and you cannot take one moment outside of another, cannot love one scene without enjoying those surrounding it. The story was so well-rounded, from the magical fairy-tale childhood to the lesson of the geese and the slow, gentle landing. (I am nearly crying just thinking of it.) Over and over, my mind was provoked to theology and philosophy and psychology. Over and over, I smiled and laughed and held my breath. Over and over I was drawn, and over and over nearly lost in emotion. It is, overall, a story of might and peace and the fight against ferocity—it is, at its heart, the hopeful and tender tale of the bravest king legend ever lifted.
I would list my favorite moments, but the more I think of it, the more I realize that all of it was my favorite, and you cannot take one moment outside of another, cannot love one scene without enjoying those surrounding it. The story was so well-rounded, from the magical fairy-tale childhood to the lesson of the geese and the slow, gentle landing. (I am nearly crying just thinking of it.) Over and over, my mind was provoked to theology and philosophy and psychology. Over and over, I smiled and laughed and held my breath. Over and over I was drawn, and over and over nearly lost in emotion. It is, overall, a story of might and peace and the fight against ferocity—it is, at its heart, the hopeful and tender tale of the bravest king legend ever lifted.