A review by tabithar
The Candle in the Wind by T.H. White

4.0

This was at points challenging to read because I know how the story ends...and I dreaded reliving the sadness and strain. At the same time, there is a lot of good philosophical insight in "The Candle in the Wind". There is an attempt to understand humanity, might vs. right, and the best way to govern people. Its stunning how relevant and recent text from 80 years ago can feel today, in our present political climate. It becomes clear these books were written for a teenage or adult audience willing to think about choices and government. I would say that the philosophical aspects make these books worth the time investment. I would suggest reading something distinctly happy before and after this series.

Note: This text brings the first three books together but doesn't complete the story of Arthur. The final book is titled "The Book of Merlyn" and was published posthumously after being rejected by the publishers for anti war propaganda in a war era. (~WWII)