Review of The Lion of Camelot

Saint Bruno · Post by **Saint Bruno** » 09 Aug 2022, 12:57

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Lion of Camelot" by Robert Murray.]

4 out of 4 stars

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The Lion of Camelot by Robert Murray is the sequel to The Aftermath of the King, the first volume in the Camelot Chronicles series. Hence, it is an epic poem that continues the story in the first volume.

After Queen Guinevere led the knights, Elias, Varnell, Shane, and Martain, to bring down Zorgar, Camelot is positioned to experience peace again. And after discovering that one of the knights is Arthur's grandson, he becomes Camelot's king. But there are talks about his legitimacy, which hurts the new king. He, therefore, secretly leaves his castle to find out for himself what people think of him. He also craves the legendary sword, Excalibur. Perhaps that's a wrong move because of the dangers he'd encounter, and there's a secret plot to attack Camelot again. Will the king survive his journey? Will his hunger for Excalibur be quenched? Can Camelot be saved? You have to read this title to find out.

This installment carries over the author's exquisite rhyming pattern from the first volume but concentrates more on the metering for each verse. Each verse contains ten syllables, making the rhythm especially remarkable. Like before, I enjoyed the author's use of figures of speech, such as similes and metaphors, to breathe life into his writing. And it is my favorite aspect of the title. For example, the author writes, "The pair were like bears that honey rendered insane enough to try to test the hive..." Lovely!

Furthermore, this author will challenge your vocabulary, and I enjoyed looking up the meanings of new words. However, this could annoy some readers, as looking up so many words in the dictionary, which is necessary to understand the story, is more likely to disrupt their reading flow.

The Arthurian legend always fascinates, so prospective readers should expect an intriguing tale of conspiracy, loyalty, and courage. I especially like that the end of the story in this installment didn't disappoint, and I commend the author for a conclusive ending that satisfies the reader but also sets the tone for the next installment. The characters continued to be unique in this installment, and I liked that their traits were not lost. Also, there are many morals to learn from this story. For me, the one that stands out is the need to be upright in our doings.

This series has been a fascinating work of art, and I am glad the author didn't drop the ball in this second volume. Aside from the need to constantly look up the meaning of words and an overly lengthy introduction, which I couldn't hold a grudge for, I didn't find any other negatives to report about the book. The publication's editing is also near perfect, as I found only an error in it. Therefore, I rate The Lion of Camelot a solid four out of four stars. I must say that one needs to read the first volume to appreciate and enjoy this one. So if you have read the first, I am sure you would find this title also intriguing. I highly recommend the series to lovers of epic poems, especially those who love tales from Arthurian legend.

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Oyedeji Funmilayo · Post by **Oyedeji Funmilayo** » 10 Aug 2022, 16:47

When I saw the name Camelot the movie series popped in my mind. I enjoy reading books of this genre and I am sure I will enjoy this book too if I read it. But, checking dictionary now and then while reading will make me boring while reading, so I will pass this. Wonderful review, Welldone!!!

Ab Yahaya · Post by **Ab Yahaya** » 11 Aug 2022, 04:07

Wow! this looks great. As a fan of the Arthurian legend, and with this captivating review, I am definitely adding this to my Bookshelves for some other time. Thanks for this beautiful review.

Francis Omotayo Aderogbin · Post by **Francis Omotayo Aderogbin** » 12 Aug 2022, 15:29

It seems this book will teach me a lot of vocabulary. This book made me relish on the memory of Merlin; a popular TV series that I love so much. But, will the king survive his excursion?

Post by **abstactlemon** » 15 Aug 2022, 12:32

I will always be a fan of Authurian legend. It's interesting to see how every author executes it, but no two ever do it the same.

Prisallen · Post by **Prisallen** » 06 Sep 2022, 17:00

I like reading books about Camelot, and this book seems to be excellently written. However, I don't really want to get into a series at this point. Nonetheless, I appreciated reading your intriguing review!

NetMassimo · Post by **NetMassimo** » 01 Oct 2022, 07:53

The first book of this series already seemed like an engaging epic based upon King Arthur's myths and this sequel seems to carry on the same road. This makes me even more willing to look into this series. Thank you for your great review!

Daria Berezovska · Post by **Daria Berezovska** » 06 Feb 2023, 07:46

Your review is great and informative. I would like to thank you for this insight that is not just interesting but useful. I think you have addressed the concern of most readers, who see that this book is the second volume. The importance of reading the first one for better comprehension of "The Lion of Camelot: Camelot Chronicles" was one of my first thoughts. Thanks to you, I understand the basic essence of the first volume and realize how the current story fits into the sequence of Arthurian legends. Thus, now I plan to get down to the first part to make sure that I get a comprehensive view of the entire story.

Sam Crescent · Post by **Andreea Giu** » 06 Feb 2023, 07:51

I have always been enchanted by anything related to Camelot, so this book seems right up my alley. I have always had an affinity for vocabulary and learning as many new words as I can. The fact that Camelot is set in medieval times makes me even more curious to see what words I will learn through this book. I cannot wait to read it.

Purity Precious · Post by **Purity Precious** » 06 Feb 2023, 08:22

The book reminds me of a TV series named merlin, I will definitely read the book because of the vocabulary and the ways the authors uses simile and metaphor to breath life into the book

Ferdinand_Otieno · Post by **Ferdinand_Otieno** » 06 Feb 2023, 08:36

This is an amazing science fiction fantasy book highlighting Camelot, Kingship, succession, secret plots, espionage, and a unique sequel to a great series. The book is temporarily discounted on Amazon Kindle and has a masterfully-written OnlineBookClub review.

Abdul-Malik Hassan · Post by **Abdul-Malik Hassan** » 06 Feb 2023, 08:53

A fascinating read indeed. I find the story compelling, at the same time, engaging.

María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda · 06 Feb 2023, 08:54

While I'm not much into the Arthurian legend, I liked your review. I especially liked your take on "complicated" vocabulary. One can either see it as a hindrance or as an opportunity to learn new words.

Jorge Leon Salazar · Post by **Jorge Leon Salazar** » 06 Feb 2023, 08:56

The Arthurian Legend is interesting, but I think that having to look up the meaning of many words in the dictionary would be a difficult climb for someone who is not a fan of epic poems. Still, it seems like a great fit for the right audience.

Mercy Sos Christopher · Post by **Mercy Sos Christopher** » 06 Feb 2023, 08:59

The book title is really catchy and the thought of the movie "Merlin" came into my mind. From your review, the book sounds like a pretty interesting one and I will definitely be checking it out. Thanks for the review and Congratulations to the author on BOTD.