The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Mists of Avalon

The Mists of Avalon follows the stuggle of Morgaine, a priestess of the Mother Goddess, in her struggle against the encroachment of Christianity during the reigns of Uther Pendragon and his son (and her own half-brother), Arthur. When Arthur and Morgaine, neither knowing their relationship to one another, conceive a son, Modred, the seeds of conflict between Avalon and Camelot are sown. Eventually, the battle between Arthur and Modred leaves no one but Morgaine alive to tell the tale.

4 Stars - Though this book isn't necessarily a page-turner at all points in time, it's a great story from some wonderful and crisp perspectives. Personally, I love arthurian novels. I loved this one especially because it twists the story - making the women the protagonists. It's long, but completely worth the time. I almost thought of it as a trilogy put into one book. The main character is wonderful and independent - she doesn't need you to like her or support her, but you do anyway. I deeply appreciated reading this book.

The Final Verdict : Arthurian Artisanship