Great book I love King Arthur and and novel related to his story.
582733
Gwendolyn's Sword was a very good spinoff of King Arthur.  She is a rookie knight learning how to fight and becoming a better warrior.  She soon learns that she is a descendent of King Arthur but doesn't believe it.  She has to win battles to become her true self, even fighting unnatural beasts.  I read this book free in exchange for leaving a real commentary.
2681457
This is my second time reading a book by this author. I really enjoy his view of books and how his characters feel about books, especially when comparing the pleasure of reading anything on parchment, vellum and paper versus digitally. This author describes in great accuracy what a reader of this style feels. Hence the big reason, I fell in love with this book. The story in this novel (spoilers for those PC readers) concerns a man who is a college professor at the University near the cathedral with the library he loves to visit. His grandfather had worked there and introduced him to the story of the life of King Arthur, for a reason. You see, his grandfather had been a guardian of a great secret. During discussions with his grandfather, the actuality of the Grail was always discussed but never confirmed. This caused a great desire in our main character to figure out if this was true. As with many libraries with old manuscripts and books, his library is getting everything digitalized, so anyone using the internet can see and read the writings but miss out on the pleasure of actually holding the item in their hands. The person doing this is an American young female, who draws our main character's interest and brings him an insight into how the internet can help bring books to those who won't pick up a book. There's a lot of historic reference and talk in this book about textures of parchment,vellum and paper. I have seen but not touched the first two, but when those were used everything was written down by hand very careful with no mistakes. For any book lover, I highly recommend this book.
306484
I think I have read all the tales of King Arthur and this one stands out in the way Jan Foxall has written it.  Each chapter gives the perspective of one character and his or her point of view.  The characters are well developed and all come together to create a rich and wonderful saga.  That all three of the trilogy were compiled into one book satisfied my desire to for the whole King Arthur story.  I couldn't put it down.

I love my Kindle.
445194
Wow! I bought this to read to my granddaughter, she absolutely loved it! What a great book, by a great author! I can not recommend this book enough. It is a great tale set during the time of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Short enough to read in one sitting. Great illustrations.
500582
The Author unveils the legendary Merlin, who his parents were and how he became who he was.  He became the Legendary Bard at the time of King Arthur.  Great story!  One of my favorite of this series!
4039368
I really liked the book, I have read some Beowulf before and it does remind of that particular story. Nevertheless, I still loved.  The story is captivating and I was soon sucked in.  Micheal Crichton is a great author, I can't wait for to read more of his work.  I would recomend this to anyone  who loves a great story.
227460
I already own two of these three novels but what a book. If you like Kings work this would make a great addition to your collection.  I absolutely love the leather bound edition. It looks great with my other leather bound classics on my mantle.
1421815
This is one of my favorite books.  I have read it four or five times already, since I was 13.  Wanted to read it again, and got a hardback copy from the library, but the type hurt my eyes.  Reading it on Kindle software on iPad is a treat for old eyes.

Anyway, the story itself.  It begins when the young man who will become King Arthur meets Merlin, goes through his life, all the legends come to life, the sword in the stone, Arthur's eventually fatal misalliance with his sister, Lancelot and Guenevere's betrayal, the Knights of the Round Table, all told with wit, humor, compassion and sensitivity by the great T.H.White.  My favorite parts will always be in the first part of the book, when Merlin tutors the young Arthur, or Wart, as he is nicknamed, in the ways of the world by changing him into a beast or a bird or a fish or an insect.  Those little vignettes are so charming.  Well, I am only halfway through this re-reading, Lancelot just met Guenevere, and, while I know how it will end, I am still absorbed and enthralled, all over again.
3818311
I really like this book, very interesting stories with an obvious historical research background for the situations and people being written about.  There is nothing that I dislike about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's work at all, as a result there is nothing to dislike about the stories I have so far read, which have been only the first 3.
977335
A great read that takes you back to "Arthurian Days" and fills you in on what happened then.  As a matter of fact, it also aids writers to tell their stories by using some of the history as well. Highly recommended.
2945617
For those of who love a good fiction story this is a great book.  It has it all love story, fiction and history.
4746560
I love this book. I hav red it many times. My grandmother loved it and recommended it to me. This is a must read tale.
1400098
Quick Review Summary:

If you like fantasy, the Arthurian Legend, the Celtic Religions, and/or Modern Paganism, READ THIS BOOK.

The Full Review:

I came into this book very interested in the Arthurian legend.  I knew the very bare basics, but nothing deep of the actual legend.  This quickly, quickly changed.

The book tells of the Arthurian legend as told by Morgan Le Fay, the Lady of the Lake, and Guinivere.  It shows the path as Arthur, the Pendragon, the Sacred King, begins at childhood and becomes then the Chosen King of the People and Avalon both.

But you say "So why not read L'Morte de Arthur or something?"

Because of the way that this book is told.  This book has deep interaction between the Old Religion and the newcoming Christians.  It tells also of Arthur's betrayal, and also conflicts between even Avalon.

I consider this book tied with LotR as one of the most interesting and well-done books I have ever read.

I came into the book deeply interested in the Celts and Paganism.  I left extremely happy.
3552609
"The Forever King" is one of my favorite pieces of Arthurian fiction and has been for years. It's a charming tale with a magic all its own. I re-read this book at least once a year, I enjoy it that much.
914194
This book is an amazingly well crafted and detailed masterpiece, I would say without question it's the best story I've ever read of the Arthur / Camelot era. It takes you in the minds of the characters, it shows you their true souls, quests and conflicts both inside and out. It shares a much more believable view of magic, perceptions, dimensions and shifting realities but from a woman's perspective. Meaning it focuses more on the entire story with regards to inner struggles as opposed to only the battles and manly testosterone conquests.
782784
Lovely five part "sequence" of Arthurian fantasy really takes off here. Great story about a family of normal people in England and the youngest son who has to follow a quest against The Dark. Beautifully written highly recommended
3718135
A  terrific Arthurian tale. A slightly different cut at the times and players. Thoroughly enjoyable.