- Hardcover: 456 pages
- Publisher: William Morrow & Co (February 1991)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0688088198
- ISBN-13: 978-0688088194
- Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 16.5 x 5.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 816 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
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As every Latin student knows, ancient Gaul was divided into three parts, all conquered by Caesar. Llywelyn tells of that conquest from the viewpoint of the defeated Gauls. Her story is told by the Druid Ainvar, whose"soul friend" Vercingetorix leads the Gauls in their doomed defense of freedom. Llywelyn is most successful in her evocation of Celtic culture and Druidic beliefs, based on harmony with nature. Once Caesar and Vercingetorix join battle, however, the story bogs down in endless marches, raids, and battles. The characters serve the needs of the plot admirably but are never fully fleshed out and compelling in their own right. Less successful than Llywelyn's earlier novels (e.g. Grania: She-King of the Irish Seas , LJ 3/1/86), this one is still likely to please those who enjoy meticulously crafted historical fiction.
- Beth Ann Mills, New Rochelle P.L., N.Y.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Beth Ann Mills, New Rochelle P.L., N.Y.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
“Splendid and compelling.”
—ANNE MCCAFFREY
“Llywelyn imaginatively and vividly portrays the druid rituals and their close ties to nature, and authentically depicts daily life among the Celts as well.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A masterpiece . . . From page one, the fires of your imagination will burn with a white heat. . . . Beware the druids! Unless you have twenty-four hours of non-stop reading time, don’t touch it. . . . Thumbs up. Five stars. Bravo.”
—Tulsa World
--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
—ANNE MCCAFFREY
“Llywelyn imaginatively and vividly portrays the druid rituals and their close ties to nature, and authentically depicts daily life among the Celts as well.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A masterpiece . . . From page one, the fires of your imagination will burn with a white heat. . . . Beware the druids! Unless you have twenty-four hours of non-stop reading time, don’t touch it. . . . Thumbs up. Five stars. Bravo.”
—Tulsa World
--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Great historical fiction,
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This review is from: Druids (Mass Market Paperback)
This is the only book I have ever read from the perspective of the defeated Gauls. The clash of cultures is vividly portrayed by contrasting the mechanical Romans, with their square camps and uniformity, to the nature loving Druids and semi-disorganized warriors.The book was thrilling and brought alive the events from history. It is one of the best historical novels I have ever read!
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One of my favorite books,
By Karate Nerd (Some Town, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Druids (Mass Market Paperback)
I wont go into a lengthy review, but this is one of the best books I've ever read. The author is an exceptional writer and the world - and characters - which she presents completely pulled me in. From front to back.If you're a mature reader then don't let some of the sillier reviews here deter you. This book deserves a chance, and while I'm sure that your appreciation of it will vary from my own, I'm nearly positive that you wont regret reading this. Thanks Morgan for such a great book,
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Great Historic Read!,
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If you like Marion Zimmer-Bradley's Avalon series, you will like this one as well. The story is compelling, the characters are well developed and the story is interesting.
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