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Title: High Queen
ISBN: 0345382455
Author:
Nancy Mckenzie
Publicate Date: 1995-01-30
Publish: 1995-01-30
List Price: $5.99
Average Customer Rating: 3.0
Format: Mass Market Paperback
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1: A Good read
The High Queen continues the story of King Arthur from Guinevere's point of view. This story exactly mirrors the stories of Mary Stewart it is just looked at through different eyes. In book 1- The Child Queen is also a must read prior to this second and final book in the series.
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2: Ending is a mess
I enjoyed The Child Queen very much. Fairly standard Arthur fare. The High Queen was in much the same vein, and was enjoyable until the end. Unfortunately, McKenzie decided to make Mordred noble and likable. Then she had to figure out how to make this noble and likable character fulfill the prophecy of killing his father. The ending made no sense compared to the rest of the book - it just seemed like a slapstick comedy with horrible results.
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3: Queen of Camelot
I recently read the combination of Nancy McKenzie's two books, The Child Queen and The High Queen, and until recently the stories by Persia Woolley were my all-time favorites. This book is incredible. I have read this book 3 times, because it is always a wonder to me how the characters grow and the times change. The first time I finished it, I cried and was melancholy for days. This book so completely depicts all of the characters, I easily and immediately felt a part of Camelot and a part of this story. I cannot recommend this book highly enough!
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4: One of the greatest books I've ever read!
Where do I begin? The High Queen is a moving and powerful sequel to the awesome book The Child Queen. I am an avid reader of fantasy books, especially those based on Arthurian legend, and these have to be not only among the best, but probably the most emotionally-charged. Both books are the basic Arthurian legend as told by Guinevere, but be warned, there are a few twists, (not giving anything away), Nancy McKenzie presents her own Mordred, one who is much different from the evil bastard son most may expect. I adore Ms. McKenzie's Arthur, he is portrayed here as the great man of legend, a man who will truly bring peace and justice to the world, while at the same time the reader is forced to fall in love with Lancelot, just as Guinevere does. The true beauty of this book is that as Guinevere struggles with her love for both Arthur and Lancelot, the reader does too. WARNING: The ending of this book is so powerful, I finished it at 4 in the morning and just sat and cried my eyes out. This is the first and really the only book to really make me CRY. At the end I really cared for each of the characters and almost couldn't bear to have it all end. Even knowing the legend and what happens could not prepare me for the ending Ms. McKenzie created. I was truly moved. Please read this book and it's companion, The Child Queen. If you like novels based on Arthurian legend, fantasy books, or would like to try something new, try these. You won't be sorry, I promise!
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5: Simply Loved it!
This was a great book. Even though everyone knows the Guinevere and Arthur story, this book managed to put a new twist on it. The depth McKenzie gives to Guinevere allows the reader to feel everything Guinevere does. There was a bit too much foreshadowing in my opinion, but with knowing the ending, it is fairly easy to pick up on. It is nice to see the story from Guinevere's view point.
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