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The Crystal Cave (Library Binding)

by Mary Stewart (Author)

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Library Binding
Publisher: Bt Bound (October 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0808514083
ISBN-13: 978-0808514084
Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 13.7 x 3.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 590 g

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Initially published nearly thirty years ago, Mary Stewart's The Crystal Cave has been spellbinding readers and converting them into serious Arthurian buffs ever since. The first in a series of four books, this novel focuses on the early life of Merlin the magician, and the political developments of fifth-century Britain. Not for the fainthearted, this verbose text pays careful attention to historical details and methodical plot development.

Merlin's childhood is formed by the absence of his reticent, convent-bound mother and his unnamed and unknown father. As the bastard grandson of a local king, Merlin is the object of both envy and ridicule. His strange powers and predictions earn him greater status as a pariah, and he leaves home as a preadolescent. Returning years later as a young man--empowered by self-knowledge and magic--Merlin finds himself caught in the currents of the shifting kingdoms.

As an established classic in this genre, and the first in a popular series, The Crystal Cave introduces this familiar character with fresh sensitivity. While readers looking for the romance of First Knight will be disappointed, those happy with tight writing and a complex story line will be satisfied. --Nancy R.E. O'Brien

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Unlike other books about the Arthurian Legend, Mary Stewart's trilogy focuses on Merlin, the wizard. Here in the first book we hear Merlin as a boy. Stephen Thorne does a masterful job portraying the characters. From the gruffness of the soldiers, to the softness of the women, all the voices ring true. In addition, the pronunciation of the place names leaves no doubt that the narrator knows Wales and Cornwall. Although the book isn't new, listening to it adds dimension and pleasure. Thorne's versatility adds absorbing dimension to the trilogy. D.M.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, Mar 31 2005

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This review is from: Crystal Cave (Paperback)

I've read quite a few adaptations of legends based in history, and this ranks at the top of the list. Notable were Merlin's relationships with his various father figures, his outlook towards his notoriety and his powers, and his God(s). A great read and I look forward to completing the series.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, Jun 17 2004

By	Elizabeth Leigh (Toronto, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Crystal Cave (Hardcover)

I read it for an English class in Highschool and still can't forget it.
Descriptive and captivating.
A must-read classic!!!

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2.0 out of 5 stars Yick., Jul 27 2002

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This review is from: The Crystal Cave (Audio Cassette)

I read this book for summer reading. If I didn't HAVE to finish this book, I probably wouldn't have. It was somewhat interesting in parts, but not throughout the whole book. The beginning of the different books in The Crystal Cave were very boring, but then they would become more interesting as the chapters continued. The book is about Merlin, who is royal, but treated as a no-man's-child. His mother claims that his father is The Prince of Darkness. I really can't say more than that because there isn't much more to it. I didn't see a plot that lasted throughout this whole book. I was disappointed with it, but I will say it is readable.

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