Druids by Morgan Llywelyn Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Druids
Book Review: exciting?????
Summary: 2 Stars
i'm dissapointed! i was looking for a book like tolkien's, were magic flows at every page. it was very hard for me to finish the book, because i knew how it would end. and that's because i've read 'asterix and the chieftain's shield' and other asterix adventures, and, believe me, it was funnier.Book Review: these aren't the druids you're looking for [no spoilers]
Summary: 4 Stars
"Druids" applies historical references and Arthurian-esque fantasy into a pleasant magical story about cultural preservation and loyalty. The first person recitation follows mystical Ainwar of the Carnutes relationship with warrior Prince Vercingetorix from a nearby tribe. The precise author seems to know and conveys the Celtic traditions and mythology quite well and does not waste a page with foolishness in the entertaining adult novel.
As the title references, the storyline focuses on druids, specifically their association with balancing life and death in individuals and on society. Such a focus does not present much leniency with profound character development. The rivalries and associations between princes and tribes may be confusing. Various issues regarding Crom Daral and Maia remain unresolved other than a passing comment in addition to an abrupt ending. Interestingly, the Roman method of invading the Gaul's by cultural influence and intermarriage reflects the early 2000 United States by a neighboring country.
As with about every film-based novel, I would suggest at least not watching the movie prior to reading the book if not forgoing the movie thereby leaving the story entirely to the imagination.
Thank you.