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mrbear's review against another edition
3.0
As I worried, I didnt like this as much as the first two, mostly because I found the first person narrator less interesting, and the story less compelling as a result. Unlike other multi-generational historical fiction series, I also feel like this did a below average job of showing the transition, despite the fact that there was such a clear payoff from doing so. The transition from Roman Britain to Dark Ages Britain is a fascinating time, and showing the reader the changes in attitudes more first hand would have been really interesting. Instead, this is mostly shown by just noting that “towns are decaying” and by constantly bringing up the war with Lot. But the WHY is gone, after being such a big part of Varrus and Caius’ lives and discussions. What does Luceiia think of how the world is changing? There’s just more this book could have been. Lets see where the series goes next...
bahoulie's review against another edition
4.0
The Saga continues to be a very interesting and unusual take on the Merlin/Arthur legends. And I really enjoy all the stuff about the collapse of the Roman Empire.
chromatick's review
5.0
This series continues to hold up to the way I remember it from 30 years ago.
Book three begins with the new generation coming of age and beginning to take on their destined roles in the community of Camulod. Merlyn and Uther are cousins and best friends and their adulthood will shape everything to come.
Once again, Whyte breathes life into a Medieval Britain in which King Arthur could have actually came to be. The book moves along at a good pace, there is plenty of action, and it's so fun to see the seeds being planted for King Arthur's eventual rise.
There are a couple of really awkward and unnecessary sex scenes, although one does further one of the main plot lines.
All in all, I'm really enjoying this re-read of the series.
Book three begins with the new generation coming of age and beginning to take on their destined roles in the community of Camulod. Merlyn and Uther are cousins and best friends and their adulthood will shape everything to come.
Once again, Whyte breathes life into a Medieval Britain in which King Arthur could have actually came to be. The book moves along at a good pace, there is plenty of action, and it's so fun to see the seeds being planted for King Arthur's eventual rise.
There are a couple of really awkward and unnecessary sex scenes, although one does further one of the main plot lines.
All in all, I'm really enjoying this re-read of the series.
raggedyme's review against another edition
4.0
I'm enjoying this book series, but this one had a lot more fighting and descriptions of battle, which isn't my favorite, but the story is so well done and I'm enjoying the way it is told that I can hardly wait for the next chapter.
bluerosereads's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Rape
Moderate: Death
Minor: Misogyny, Racism, Homophobia, and Ableism
thomas_hense's review against another edition
5.0
Another 5 Star, now my new favourite in the series.
jaxboiler's review against another edition
3.0
This book was okay. It seemed to drag along a little at points. The descrptions of the areas are fantastic and he does get deep into the thoughts of the main characters. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
ajlenertz's review
4.0
It's so weird that I read things at the same time of year. I last read this series in July of 2013. And now July of 2018.
kylieqrada's review
4.0
I definitely feel as though we're moving away from the problematic elements for the most part in this, the third installment in the Camulod Chronicles. I still had a few moments of discomfort, but on the whole I felt less uncomfortable during this reading experience. Our new narrator is Caius Merlyn Brittanicus, the grandson of Caius Brittanicus and the great-nephew of Publius Varrus. The other central character, Uther Pendragon, is Merlyn's cousin and overall THE WORST. As I spent about an hour explaining the twisting threads of the story to my husband yesterday, there's no way that I can summarize the plot in this review. But I can definitely say that's it getting good, and my predictions for how the Arthurian retelling would unfold were correct. Although I don't consider myself a historical fiction fan on the whole, sweeping historical epics seem to work well for me.
CW: rape, sexual assault, gore/violence, moments of accepted homophobia
CW: rape, sexual assault, gore/violence, moments of accepted homophobia