Books 6-7
6. The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien
Would you believe I've never read this before? Especially considering I'm such a big fan of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. I tried to read the book as a youth, and could never get into it. I finally read the trilogy once the movies were underway and loved them. So finally, it was The Hobbit's turn. Sadly, I don't have much to say about it. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't the trilogy. I am looking forward to the movies though.
7. Sword of Avalon by Diana L. Paxson
After reading Ravens of Avalon a few weeks ago, I learned there had been another one in the series published. I do enjoy visiting the world of the Avalon novels, but Mists is still far and away my favorite. I was intrigued by the Bronze Age tribal cultures and way of life described, and enjoyed the descriptions of Avalonian magic and visits from the gods. I found this book engaging, and stayed up late one night compelled to finish it. On the other hand, I wasn't in love with any of the characters and found the plot a little too predictable. Parts of it read like not much more than a romance novel. Although you have to admit the line, "she welcomed him to her fire" is a good euphemism.
Would you believe I've never read this before? Especially considering I'm such a big fan of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. I tried to read the book as a youth, and could never get into it. I finally read the trilogy once the movies were underway and loved them. So finally, it was The Hobbit's turn. Sadly, I don't have much to say about it. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't the trilogy. I am looking forward to the movies though.
7. Sword of Avalon by Diana L. Paxson
After reading Ravens of Avalon a few weeks ago, I learned there had been another one in the series published. I do enjoy visiting the world of the Avalon novels, but Mists is still far and away my favorite. I was intrigued by the Bronze Age tribal cultures and way of life described, and enjoyed the descriptions of Avalonian magic and visits from the gods. I found this book engaging, and stayed up late one night compelled to finish it. On the other hand, I wasn't in love with any of the characters and found the plot a little too predictable. Parts of it read like not much more than a romance novel. Although you have to admit the line, "she welcomed him to her fire" is a good euphemism.