Gaspar Ortega G Ortega G itibaren فارسینج، همدان، Iran
As a child, I couldn't fathom ever sympathizing with Guinevere. As I grew older, I began understanding some deeper emotions by which she might have been led. This book brings an interesting and thought-provoking twist on the entire Arthurian legend; Guinevere's love triangle being only part of it. From a witch's foreboding prophecy at her birth, to her childhood as an orphaned princess, to her rise to High Queen, I was enthralled by this tale. Although sometimes annoying (her constant weeping and wearing of blue) I found this version of Guinevere to be extremely likable but still flawed and human. The love she had for Arthur and Lancelot was clear and passionate and I adored the contrast between the two. I have to say my favorite bit of this story was the portrayal of Mordred as a sympathetic character. In the prologue, I was aghast Guinevere admitted to loving Mordred, too much. The opening definitely had me hooked, to find how that came about alone. The helplessness of Mordred as he hurtled towards a destiny he did not want was heartbreaking. In the end, I ached for all those involved with this story. Fate could not be prevented, as Merlin foretold many times over. Although anyone who knows of the Arthurian legend knows how it must end, the ending comes as no less of a shock due to the lovely way this story unfolds.