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Merlin (Pendragon Cycle, Bk 2)
Merlin - Pendragon Cycle, Bk 2
Author: Stephen R. Lawhead
He was born to greatness, the son of a druid bard and a princess of lost Atlantis. A trained warrior, blessed with the gifts of prophecy and song, he grew to manhood in a land ravaged by the brutal greed of petty chieftains and barbarian invaders. — Merlin: Respected, feared and hated by many, he was to have a higher destiny. for It was he who pr...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780380708895
ISBN-10: 0380708892
Publication Date: 1990
Pages: 448
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4 stars, based on 83 ratings
Publisher: Eos
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed Merlin (Pendragon Cycle, Bk 2) on + 19 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Evocative and moving, with wonderfully drawn word pictures that give a deeper look into the Arthurian legend. I could hardly put this book down!!!
Readnmachine avatar reviewed Merlin (Pendragon Cycle, Bk 2) on + 1474 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
In this middle book of Lawhead's Arthurian trilogy, the roots of the familiar story begin to emerge, but they are twined in a slightly different manner than in many other versions. It's an engaging read, but I kept thinking "No, that's not the way it was" -- as if any version of this timeless fiction could be the "right" one!
reviewed Merlin (Pendragon Cycle, Bk 2) on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Well written, but I dislike the heavy Christian bent and the removal of the mystic to make it commonplace
JujuGirl avatar reviewed Merlin (Pendragon Cycle, Bk 2) on + 88 more book reviews
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In all the Arthurian books I have read, I always find Merlin the most interesting character. In Lawhead's series, I think "Merlin" is one of his better books. Lawhead developed his Merlin character better than any other character throughout the series.
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Helpful Score: 1
An incredible telling of the beginning of the Merlin legend. This 2nd book of The Pendragon Cycle by Stephen Lawhead was as energetic and inspiring as the first, Taliesin. While Taliesin is slightly edged with the lost 'sciences' of Atlantis, Merlin is strongly steeped in mysticism and mythology. Lawhead seamlessly integrates the various stories we all have heard of Merlin into a complex vision of the druid/bard king; incredibly human, divinely touched; passionate, yet passionless. Merlin's tale lays the groundwork for change, change that would reshape the Island of the Mighty, and bring forth the Land of Summer. Highly recommended reading!!
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I love Stephen Lawhead and I was not disappointed by this series: The Pendragon Cycle. Refreshing version of Atlantis and King Arthur!
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The second book of the trilogy. This is the story of Merlin and what role he played in the legend of King Arthur.

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