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Originally Posted by Thinlómien
Sorry to double post, but I've been considering reading Dune and Mists of Avalon, and I was thinking - could anyone give me opinions on them? What are they like? Are they worth the read? Are they something a busy student could read, or do they require more time and devotion?
edit: xed with Lari so I didn't double post, yay!  |
Mists of Avalon does have slow parts, but it's also tremendously atmospheric - and if you are interested in reading Arthurian stories, it's good to read one from a wholly different perspective even if you end up not liking it! Though I'm sure you
will like it.
It's especially evocative if you know the locations used, the West Country and the Vale of Avalon.
And it's very Pagan and feminist - I like that as someone who's tackled
Women Who Run With The Wolves 