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The Singing Sword: The Camulod Chronicles (Hardcover)

by Jack Whyte (Author)

3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

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Hardcover: 380 pages
Publisher: Forge (November 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312852924
ISBN-13: 978-0312852924
Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.7 x 3.6 cm
Shipping Weight: 681 g

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #280,102 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In The Singing Sword, the second book in the Camulod Chronicles, Jack Whyte's multivolume rendition of the history and prehistory of Arthurian England, the Roman Empire is nearing its end in Britain and a community of Roman colonists is attempting to create a society to outlast the difficult times they see ahead. As in its predecessor, The Skystone, the main character in The Singing Sword is Gaius Publius Varrus, one of the founders of the community. Old feuds (a vengeful senator) and new dangers (raiding Franks) make up most of the action, but much as Publius's life has moved far beyond that of a soldier's, so The Singing Sword is much more than an action-adventure novel. A sword fight is as likely to be followed by a discussion of the theology of Saint Augustine as by a consideration of the novel use of cavalry in warfare. The characters are as concerned with the philosophical basis of their society as they are with fighting for it, and the end result will be a community still legendary in our time.

The Singing Sword is an intriguing historical novel with a touch of legend, featuring characters who have a convincing knowledge of and some influence over events at the last stages of the Roman Empire. And those looking for the arrival of King Arthur will note the birth of two grandchildren with famous names and the forging of a sword that sings. --Greg L. Johnson --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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A sequel to The Skystone, this rousing tale continues Whyte's nuts-and-bolts, nitty gritty, dirt-beneath-the-nails version of the rise of Arthurian "Camulod" and the beginning of Britain as a distinct entity. In this second installment of the Camulod Chronicles, Whyte focuses even more strongly on a sense of place, carefully setting his characters into their historical landscape, making this series more realistic and believable than nearly any other Arthurian epic. As the novel progresses, and the Roman Empire continues to decay, the colony of Camulod flourishes. But the lives of the colony's main characters, Gaius Publius Varrus?ironsmith, innovator and soldier?and his brother-in-law, former Roman Senator Caius Britannicus, are not trouble-free, especially when their most bitter enemy, Claudius Seneca, reappears. Through these men's journals, the novel focuses on Camulod's pains and joys, including the moral and ethical dilemmas the community faces, the joining together of the Celtic and Briton bloodlines and the births of Uther Pendragon and Caius Merlyn Britannicus. Whyte provides rich detail about the forging of superior weaponry, the breeding of horses, the training of cavalrymen, the growth of a lawmaking body within the community and the origins of the Round Table. It all adds up to a top-notch Arthurian tale forged to a sharp edge in the fires of historical realism.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great series, Feb 28 2007

By	Stacy L. Cripps (Edmonton Alberta) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Singing Sword (A Dream of Eagles, Book 2) (Paperback)

This is the second book that I read from Jack Whyte. It was even better than THE SKYSTONE, I couldn't put it down. I can't wait to read the next books in the series. Jack Whyte is a superb author. These books are a lot better than sitting in university history classes on the fall of the Roman Empire. This way you can see how the common people felt about what was going on around them. It was also good to see that even the Romans were dissatisfied about what was happening and they were powerless to stop it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars This Series Sings, April 24 2002

By	Shawn M. Warswick "High School History Teacher" (El Paso, Tx United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Jack Whyte continues his tale of Publius Varrus and Caius Brittanicus and their formation of the "colony" of Camaloud. In this, the second novel in the series, the Legions have departed and Arthur's Great Grandparents are struggling for their survival.

Whyte's strong suit is his faithfulness to historical detail. From the departure of the Legions to the Pelagian Heresy, from life in a divided and crumbling Empire to the invasion of post Roman Britain by the Saxons and other "barbarians."

Once again, as in the first installment, Whyte's description and detail of adult sexual situations makes it a novel not for the young or those who easily blush. However, this isn't a condemnation of Whyte or his novel. It is simply more "adult" oriented than the average fantasy novel.

Another strong suite for Whyte is his character development. Each character grows and expands as the story evolves. Furthermore, Whyte doesn't make his characters caricatures so common to most fantasy novels. For example, Publius is certainly a flawed hero and we are shown his more "human" side.

You like Action? There is plenty of action moving the story along. Before you know it, the novel is done and you are dying to read the next installment.

This series does an amazing job bringing the world King Arthur would be born into to life. It may not be what really happened, but it is certainly possible. Just be warned, this novel will leave you hungry for the next intallment.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Strong second novel, Dec 30 2001

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Unlike so many other second novels in a series this one starts out strong and continues for the entire book. Although the main charater is still Publius Varrus, the retired Roman legionaire turned blacksmith, the story is fresh and different as we are treated to his continuing life story. The Roman presence in Britain is weaker now and raiding parties from the north and south are threatening the Camulod Colony. Varrus and the other leaders have to strengthen the colony defenses. They accomplish this by starting their own cavalry unit. With accurate historical research Jack Whyte shows the reader how Excalibur was crafted as a need to have a weapon to use on horseback.
The first person narative is still one of the best parts of the book as it gives an intimate feel to the main character. However there are a few disappointments with "The Singing Sword". The first is the ressurection of the villian from the first story. The second and less obvious point is this: the first book told a story about a group a men and women in Britain, and the Arthurian elements seemed to fall in place around them easily. In this book the story seems to be bent and twisted in order to meet up with the Arthurian concepts.
Still, considering the great characters and quick paced story telling these points can be over looked. It still deserves a four star rating.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A good chronicle no. 2
I really loved the Skystone and that is what lead me to decide to read the next. The singing sword I was glad to see was still narrated by Publius Varrus. Read more

Published on Aug 16 2001 by R. E. Tonsing

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb historical take on the Arthurian legend
This is volume two of a series that puts the legend of King Arthur into an historical perspective. There are other books or groups of books that have attempted this, most notably... Read more

Published on Aug 7 2001 by William Sugarman

5.0 out of 5 stars The tale continues
I'm so glad Jack Whyte has picked Publius Varrus as our narrator again. I grew quite fond of Varrus in the Skystone. Read more

Published on Jul 7 2001 by Monique

2.0 out of 5 stars A disappointing book
I'm afraid that I will have to go against the other reviewers of this novel and say that I wasn't greatly impressed. Read more

Published on Jun 14 2001 by S. Crouch