Arthur Audiobook

" I wasn't sure how I felt about this book while reading it- it's gets a bit bogged down with all the battle scenes. However even though the narration was split and I am not a super fan of war fiction it was interesting. All the religion gets a bit monotonous after a while and there's an annoying tendency to be unclear about details that interest me; the whole Morgian/Urien thing, for example. I felt that toward the endthe story got a bit rushed and everything happened too quickly ... And then it just - ends. What?? "

" This book is the third installment of Lawhead's Pendragon cycle. It turns out there are five books, but this one seems to reach a final conclusion. Did Lawhead plan more in his original vision for the series? I found this book too long and repetitive to be truly enjoyed. The legend of King Arthur fascinates me and the earlier books in the cycle added to my interest. This book was full of battles and the hoped for Summer Kingdom once attained was glossed over in a sentence. Christianity is woven like a thread through the story in a sympathetic manner. Some reviewers have said "too preachy"; but I would not agree. It does not seek to convert nor moralize. Spirituality and religion were as integral to life and therefore this story as battles, blades and blood! Avalon is a mystery and mystical and the High God and Jesu are part of the story in that same manner. I am curious now to see how Lawhead brings the story back to life following this seeming concluding episode. Not sure though if I will get to it soon.... "

" It's been a while since I read Lawhead. I read Taliesin and Merlin a while ago, but then failed to follow through with this one. Hopefully I'll finish the whole cycle soon. I read this one fairly quickly, but I enjoyed the earlier stories a lot more. Lawhead retains first person narration throughout, with the story of Arthur's ascension to power and his death being told by Pelleas, Bedwyr and Aneirin (who later becomes Gildas, the historical author of the Ruin of Britain I presume). I failed to place Pelleas - he's a Malorian character here presented as Merlin's protege - but Bedwyr and Aneirin are familiar, and they record Arthur's battles at Badon and Camlann. There's a greater use of 'Celtic' myth throughought this part of the cycle, with Merlin re-telling The Dream of Rhonabwy and Branwen's story from the Mabionigon. The work is also a little more Christianised than the earlier books, which I don't necessarily mind, and some of the writing of those parts is very good; but I don't really like how 'universalised' the Arthurian legend is throughout. It's a little bit cliche for my liking. It also only occured to me in reading Arthur that Lawhead's conception of the 'Fair Folk' is actually quite reminiscent of Tolkien's Elves - that was quite frustrating. Nevertheless, if I hadn't left Pendragon in my university city over Easter, I'd be starting that by now. "

" Had a lot of slow parts. I guess I liked it overall, but slow. I think I was expecting something else. Also, the ending was a bit surprising seeing as there are two more books in the series. "

" Loved it , especially how it ended leaves you wondering what happened "

" Interesting take on Arthurian legend. "

" Just as good the second time around! :D "

" Maybe 3.5 stars. Enjoyed the different perspectives on the tale, but the ending left so many questions. Yes, another book has been published now and I hope that fills in the gaps, but I was left feeling unsatisfied at the end. "

" I liked and want to read the last two in the series. "

" After reading Taliesin and Merlin in this series, I was really tired of plowing through these stories. It was interesting to learn a little more about the Arther legend but I was disappointed with the ending. "

" This was my least favorite of the trilogy. "

" Very mind-opening when it comes to myth, history, and religion. The wording is a little elementary, otherwise I would have given it four stars. The whole series is great. The Pendragon Cycle series to me is what the Lord of the Rings series is to others. "

" I'm a fan of Arthurian legend, but Lawhead's treatment is distant and a little impersonal. There are far better versions of the tale of King Arthur. I recommend Mary Stewart's "Merlin" trilogy. "

" Amazing book retelling the legend of King Arthur. I love the way Lawhead makes these stories come alive and helps you believe in the legends! "

" I like the character of Arthur far less than that of Merlin. Still it is a great book. "

" Good but not as good as the first two b "

" In my opinion, not the strongest book in the series, but still a worthwhile read. "

" Teil 3 der Artus-Sage kommt zum eigentlichen Kern des Ganzen. "

" I said before...Arthur has been over done, but I like the Lawhead versions. "

" Don't know why I'm still reading this series. These books can be slow and boring. I guess I must like the Arthurian legends! "

" too much fantastical history. "

" Most likely my second favorite of the first three Pendragon books. My favorite right now is Merlin. "

" You have to read it to understand its greatness but if there was ever a king Arthur story that you truly hoped was true, this was it! "

" Lawhead has a way with words that just sits so right with me, I love his Pendragon cycle! "

" I started reading this last night. So far, excellent. I don't expect anything less from Lawhead. "

" I loved this series. I've given them the honor of having been read in their entirty more than once. I'd happily read them again, but first I'll read "The Once and Future King" by Mr. White for a comparison. :) "

" I enjoyed this series of books over ten years ago, but in retrospect it's a little preachy. "

" I really enjoyed this book. I will read it again and again. "

" I like the character of Arthur far less than that of Merlin. Still it is a great book. "

" A great book, very inspirational great Christian tale. "

" Very mind-opening when it comes to myth, history, and religion. The wording is a little elementary, otherwise I would have given it four stars. The whole series is great. The Pendragon Cycle series to me is what the Lord of the Rings series is to others. "