Comments on: The Story of Once and Future King

By: Amey

Amey — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:49:36 +0000

Yes, I liked that the story has gray characters instead of black and white ones. As for Winifred, perhaps the only redeeming instances in her life were when she wanted Arthur for herself, instead of just wanting to keep him away from somebody.

Interestingly, do you see that the most of antagonists in Arthurian legend are female? I think this story gives one possible explanation for that.

By: Steven Till

Steven Till — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:43:31 +0000

I liked Hollick’s depiction of Arhtur: much more real-to-life than the traditional legend. Arthur definitely had moments where you disliked him, among his other good qualities. Gwenhwyfar was the same way. There were times where I questioned her, but overall, she was more like-able than Arthur.

What did you think of the antagonist characters? Did you think they were well-rounded and complex? What did you think of Winifred? Did she have any redeeming qualities in your mind?

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Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:02:40 +0000

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By: Interview with Helen Hollick – Part II « Lazy Habits of Thinking

Interview with Helen Hollick – Part II « Lazy Habits of Thinking — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:05:04 +0000

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By: pitu

pitu — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:39:49 +0000

Yeah It’s fascinating. And the weather in Chicago is contributing greatly – it’s been raining nonstop and it’s soooo foggy I can barely see beyond my arm! Perfect for some scawy stories lol.

By: Amey

Amey — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:16:22 +0000

Oh yeah. I won’t talk about it more. But you have reached till Dracula, right?

By: pitu

pitu — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:21:23 +0000

Ooo you haz reviewed it? Good I will read your review once it is done. My friend Doc is so mean – we discuss sci fi/fantasy novels and when I mentioned this book, he was like Oh Yeah! Did the dad disappear yet? :-p I was on the 1st chapter :-p

By: Interview with Helen Hollick - Part I « Lazy Habits of Thinking

Interview with Helen Hollick - Part I « Lazy Habits of Thinking — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:27:04 +0000

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By: Amey

Amey — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:02:41 +0000

Believe me, there is no Sati Savitri. Just that she loves Arthur, as he loves her. Look out for interview for more.

Ahem, I read the Historian. It is here somewhere. Tell me if you agree after you finish it.

By: pitu

pitu — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:51:13 +0000

Ahhh got it. It seems like a significant departure, which is unusual, though of course, not bad. I guess I am so used to hating on Gwen for being the petulant, nasty, unappreciative wife she was, that the notion of a sati savitri Gwen will take some getting used to

Currently reading a fabulous Dracula novel- The Historian. I am glad I have garlic in my house :-p