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Book Review of The Mists of Avalon (Avalon, Bk 1)

The Mists of Avalon (Avalon, Bk 1)
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Helpful Score: 3


I love a book that is long enough (900+ pages), and complex enough, to hold my attention for a couple of weeks. Most books I can knock out in a day or two, but this one drew me in and kept me there; I was stealing quick reads while fixing dinner, in the morning, etc. And while I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it.

In short, this book focuses on the women involved in the Arthurian legend, particularly Morgan le Fay, who narrates. I'm not a huge fantasy reader and not especially into the Arthurian legend, but it didn't matter; this was a classic that anyone could enjoy. The themes were complex and interesting: religious tolerance, spirituality, female power, and more.