Review of The Lion of Camelot
Posted: 10 Dec 2023, 05:03
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Lion of Camelot" by Robert Murray.]
A new king, a descendant of King Arthur, claims the throne of Camelot, but his rule is not universally accepted. To prove his legitimacy, he embarks on a long and dangerous journey to find Excalibur, a powerful sword that is closely tied to the history and identity of the kingdom and an important symbol of kingship. Meanwhile, unrest is stirring in the kingdom, and the acting commander of the military must choose between serving the new king or following his own ambitions. The future of Camelot hangs in the balance as the king's journey takes him deeper into a mysterious region.
Firstly, I would like to talk about the author's writing style. It's unique, like I've never seen before. Each sentence (whether complete or incomplete) has its own numbering. It's funny how, at first, I thought it was some sort of error with the file, and I was a bit pissed. However, as I read on, I began to realize that I had just come across a completely unique writing style. It was written in rhymes too, like in those classical poems. I really enjoyed it, and I must commend the author, Robert Murray, for that. It felt good to see characters with familiar names. I enjoyed the similarities between the book and the series, Merlin. For example, the character of Lady Shanista has the same vibe as Morgana in the Merlin series; sometimes I would love the character, and most times I would hate her. Although she remains my favorite character in the book, I still enjoyed her downfall in a way. Lovers of books written in specific patterns of rhythm would enjoy this book well.
The only downside to the book was that I wish they were separated by something chapter-like; it would have helped me follow the story better, I believe. It doesn't affect my overall rating of the book, however, as I still rate the book 5 out of 5 stars. The writing style in the book was similar to that of Shakespeare. It used fancy words and complex sentences (some of which were obsolete, by the way), making it hard to understand at times. But the language was interesting and beautiful. Sometimes, I felt like I was reading a book written by Shakespeare himself. I found just two typographical errors in the book, and so it's safe to assert that the editor did a great job on the book; the editing was done carefully and with efficiency.
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The Lion of Camelot
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A new king, a descendant of King Arthur, claims the throne of Camelot, but his rule is not universally accepted. To prove his legitimacy, he embarks on a long and dangerous journey to find Excalibur, a powerful sword that is closely tied to the history and identity of the kingdom and an important symbol of kingship. Meanwhile, unrest is stirring in the kingdom, and the acting commander of the military must choose between serving the new king or following his own ambitions. The future of Camelot hangs in the balance as the king's journey takes him deeper into a mysterious region.
Firstly, I would like to talk about the author's writing style. It's unique, like I've never seen before. Each sentence (whether complete or incomplete) has its own numbering. It's funny how, at first, I thought it was some sort of error with the file, and I was a bit pissed. However, as I read on, I began to realize that I had just come across a completely unique writing style. It was written in rhymes too, like in those classical poems. I really enjoyed it, and I must commend the author, Robert Murray, for that. It felt good to see characters with familiar names. I enjoyed the similarities between the book and the series, Merlin. For example, the character of Lady Shanista has the same vibe as Morgana in the Merlin series; sometimes I would love the character, and most times I would hate her. Although she remains my favorite character in the book, I still enjoyed her downfall in a way. Lovers of books written in specific patterns of rhythm would enjoy this book well.
The only downside to the book was that I wish they were separated by something chapter-like; it would have helped me follow the story better, I believe. It doesn't affect my overall rating of the book, however, as I still rate the book 5 out of 5 stars. The writing style in the book was similar to that of Shakespeare. It used fancy words and complex sentences (some of which were obsolete, by the way), making it hard to understand at times. But the language was interesting and beautiful. Sometimes, I felt like I was reading a book written by Shakespeare himself. I found just two typographical errors in the book, and so it's safe to assert that the editor did a great job on the book; the editing was done carefully and with efficiency.
******
The Lion of Camelot
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon