The author provides a pragmatic and absorbing view of the development of the Arthurian legend after the Roman withdrawal from Britain. If you have read the previous books, it will add very much to the interest of this one, but Uther stands well on its own. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author s and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Already knowing this story from one side from the rest of the series, I don't feel this one focusing more on Uther brought anything new or unique enough to warrant this book.
Definitely not my favorite in the series. View 1 comment. Jan 07, Mara Thompson rated it it was amazing. But amazing. Mar 28, Tara rated it really liked it. Favorite Quotes I knew even then, the first time that I saw you, that I loved you.
I suspect that much of life is like that. We seldom see what is closest to our eyes. A man is a fool to live in hopes of a better tomorrow. I have a thousand, better ways today to spend what time remains ahead of me, and I have brighter, lighter and more pleasant places in which to spend it. She knew exactly how he was feeling, because experience had taught her that the kind of excitement she was feeling at that momen Favorite Quotes I knew even then, the first time that I saw you, that I loved you.
She knew exactly how he was feeling, because experience had taught her that the kind of excitement she was feeling at that moment was never, ever one-sided. On the contrary, she knew that it was born of acute and mutual anticipation, and she knew, too, that it would not be denied. Oct 14, Peekablue rated it did not like it. During a time when I was interested in Athurian literature, I picked this book up from the local used bookstore.
The owner told me it was supposed to be a good series. I had pretty high hopes. When I started reading it, I was disappointed at first, to discover that there was to be no magic but I decided to keep going. After all, magic isn't everything. The writing is good, I suppose, but it just didn't hold my interest. It could also use better editing. I remember a part where Uther is is thinking During a time when I was interested in Athurian literature, I picked this book up from the local used bookstore.
I remember a part where Uther is is thinking or talking about his dead mother, when his mother was actually still alive. The part that made me stop reading was after Uther rescues a woman from brigands who had just repeatedly beat and raped her. On their journey home, they stop to rest and clean up.
When the woman's nakedness is exposed, Uther gets turned on and they eventually have sex What woman, no matter how strong willed, is going to want or feel like having sex just hours after being raped and beaten?
Oct 28, Penny rated it it was amazing Shelves: favourites. Another in the Camulod series about The Arthurian legend this is such a great series , but coming from a different angle than the other 8 books.
The other books are all written in the first person telling the story of Arthurs ancestry, firstly through the eyes of his great Uncle Publius Varrus, and the later books through the eyes of Merlyn, Arthur's second cousin. This book tells the story of Uther, Arthurs father , and told in the third person, you will see if you read the series why this is Another in the Camulod series about The Arthurian legend this is such a great series , but coming from a different angle than the other 8 books.
This book tells the story of Uther, Arthurs father , and told in the third person, you will see if you read the series why this is It is a stand alone book and tells you the story already told in the first 6 books but coming at it from Uthers side of things. It is really clever as you can see the story vividly, as you go along, but from a different perspective! I loved this book as I have loved them all so far and I couldn't recommend this series highly enough it's brilliant!
Apr 26, Brandy Y rated it it was amazing Shelves: arthurian. I bought this book when it was published, as I was a huge fan of the series. For some reason, it just didn't click with me, so I put it down after the first couple of chapters.
Recently, I decided to re-read the entire series, and gave Uther another try. I can see where I stopped before, but I kept going and found it just as gripping and fantastic as any other of these Jack Whyte books.
Much of the story had been gone over in one of the earlier books, but in this one, we see things from an entire I bought this book when it was published, as I was a huge fan of the series. Much of the story had been gone over in one of the earlier books, but in this one, we see things from an entirely different point of view, and questions that have been mysteries for many books now have answers.
Since the story was already part of another book, you know it's a tragic one, but it was a beautiful tragedy. This is my review for English class. I really loved this book.
It puts you in the body of Uther, father of King Arthur, and explains his life, which you don't see much of in the past books of this series. It also ties a few loose ends in ways you would never imagine. The author, Jack Whyte, is an amazing man. His whole style of writing, being so descriptive that he makes Meat on a piece of bread dipped in broth sound like a royal luncheon, leaves me awe inspired and has affected my This is my review for English class. His whole style of writing, being so descriptive that he makes Meat on a piece of bread dipped in broth sound like a royal luncheon, leaves me awe inspired and has affected my own writing style quite extraordinarily.
All-in-all, this is an amazing book, and I recommend it to everyone who can read. To those who can't, learn to, then read it. We leave Merlyn and Arthur to discover Uther, a character never before fleshed out like this. The historical aspects once more take precidence and Whyte's writing style never fade for a moment. You can read this book without having read the previous Dream of Eagles set, as it is a companion piece, though We leave Merlyn and Arthur to discover Uther, a character never before fleshed out like this.
You can read this book without having read the previous Dream of Eagles set, as it is a companion piece, though I still recommend starting with Book One and catching the entire story. Feb 02, Keith Winchester rated it it was ok. The story is fine but the author insists on these lengthy passages where the same things are explained or described in many different ways; over and over again. It quickly became tiresome and I found myself skipping sentences, then entire paragraphs and eventually I would skip over a page or two.
I finally gave up and put it back on the shelf. May 13, Mrs. Ho Jr. By far the best book I have read in a long time. Browse our magazines Submit your novel for review.
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Browse articles by tag Choose a tag Uther is a compelling love story and, like the other books in the Camulod Chronicles, a version of the legend that is more realistic than anything that has been available to readers before. He has been an actor, orator, singer, and poet at various stages of his life, and was awarded an honorary doctorate of letters for his contribution to Canadian popular fiction. Whyte is the author of the internationally bestselling Dream of Eagles series and the Templar trilogy.
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