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Mary Stewart does a magnificent job in rendering Merlin the Enchanter into a believable person who not only has faults like every other human, but also has the same needs. In this series, we come to know the legend who was not all smoke and mirrors as others would have you believe, but real man who loves his kinsman and his country and does what he thinks is best by them.
Because this is the third book in a four-book series, it is hard to follow at times. Stewart does a decent job in bringing the events that have happened in the previous installments to light this one and making them seem relevant. But some readers will be left in the dark, especially if they are not familiar with Arthurian legend.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. Stewart has a way with detail that doesn't make her writing feel bogged down, but makes it come to life.
This is a definite read if you are interested in Arthurian lore.
Because this is the third book in a four-book series, it is hard to follow at times. Stewart does a decent job in bringing the events that have happened in the previous installments to light this one and making them seem relevant. But some readers will be left in the dark, especially if they are not familiar with Arthurian legend.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. Stewart has a way with detail that doesn't make her writing feel bogged down, but makes it come to life.
This is a definite read if you are interested in Arthurian lore.
Last in the trilogy of Merlin. Enjoyed the book but having read the trilogy books in quick succession I was getting a bit over exposed and would reocmmend that the trilogy not be read too close together. Loved the different look at Merlin and Camelot.
Chris S. (Snowball7470) -
Third in the Arthurian Legend series.
Catherine L. (CathyL) reviewed The Last Enchantment (Arthurian Saga, Bk 3) on + 29 more book reviews
This is part of a great series about King Arthur.
King Aurthur and his knights. Not really one of my favorite themes but a good book none the less.
The classic last book in the Stewart's Arthurian saga, must read for Arthur fans.
Lynda C. (Readnmachine) reviewed The Last Enchantment (Arthurian Saga, Bk 3) on + 1477 more book reviews
Not the best of Stewart's Arthurian cycle, but far better than the first two volumes. Written at a pace that occasionally rises from ponderous to majestic. This one tells of the main years of Arthur's kingship, from his accession to the throne to his acknowledgement of Mordred and the imprisonment of Morgause and Morgan.
Linda B. (herbalhorse) -
Third of the Merlin novels. the Legend of King Arthur in Mary Stewart's wonderful storytelling style.
Gena L. (lewisfamilycraft) reviewed The Last Enchantment (Arthurian Saga, Bk 3) on + 15 more book reviews
I enjoy books about old England, but this was hard to follow.
third book in Merlin series. Entire series is excellent.
Karen B. (skyfeather) reviewed The Last Enchantment (Arthurian Saga, Bk 3) on + 194 more book reviews
Arthur is King! But while he is unchallenged on the battlefield, sinister powers plot to destroy him in hiw own Camelot. When the rose-gold witch Morgause, Arthur's half-sister, ensnares him into an incestuous liaison--and bears his son, Mordred, to use to her own evil ends--a fatal web of love, betrayal and vengeance begins...
