[wolfjester]

I just got a book as a present and i have never heard of the author or the series. It is Stephen Lawheads the Dragon king Saga. This particular book contains all three volumes. I was wondering if anyone had read it and i would like to hear what they thought of it. My 'To Read' list is huge and i dont want to waste time on dud books.

Thanks

[Cellandros]

Sorry, I can't help you on this one, because I've got a set of Lawhead books on my shelf that I haven't read yet (much like you, I've got too much on my 'to read' list that I ahve to be careful on which books I choose now).

I'd like to know if anyone has info on his Pendragon Cycle series? That's the series I have of his, and I love Auturian tales, and am wondering if its good or not. I really haven't found much useful reviews or criticisms about them.'

[blueorb]

Most of the lawhead books are good, (at least as far as the fantisy and his-fic's are conserend). he writes in the form of tolken (without copping it like the Shanara series) but uses a completly new angle on the plot of the "orphan boy" infact he doesnt even dwell on that fact like most other serieses. The book is mostly action, mixed with plot, and charector discription. this means that he doesn't go into the relm of romance which ruins many otherwise goods books (unless they know how to write it in without destroying the plot), and it is a good clean book in the departments of language and 'romance' all in all, it is a very good series

[weissvan]

Stephen Lawhead knows his stuff when it comes to Celtic life. I started reading "Taliesin", but never got around to finishing it -- but I intend to at some point. I have also read "In the Hall of the Dragon King", which is the first book in that series, and it is a nice tale, but not very detailed or complex -- good for Junior High age readers, I'd say.

But he blew me away with "Byzantium", which is a wonderful historical fiction novel. Rich, detailed look at a time not well-known. I was able to really identify with the main character, Aidan. Lawhead develops the plot with a master touch, and it's hard to put the book down at points. In my mind, this is what good historical fiction should be -- well, this and Shaara's "Killer Angels" (for Civil War fans).

[Giarc]

I read the Endless Knot trilogy by Lawhead and found it to be a pretty good read. Not your typical fantasy....actually I thought there were almost/maybe shades of Thomas Covenant in some places there. But based on that I'd certainly read his books unless you have other authors awaiting who are guaranteed to enthrall you.

[mikey101]

IF YOU HAVENT READ LAWHEADS 'PENDRAGON CYCLE' STOP EVERYTHING AND READ IT NOW!!!!
Taliesin is quite frankly awesome! The hallmark of a grand storyteller. I just could not put the books down. It was not only epic but tragic to the extent that I was moved when Altantis was destroyed, touched at the powerful love between Charis and Taliesin. There are so many themes in this book(as well as Merlin, Arthur and Pendragon) that are woonderful and moving. The story has one of those 'end of era' feelings and arouses so many genuine responses from a reader. The second book 'Merlin' deals with the life of Merlin from a first point perpsective, it was truly wonderful, Lawhead's celtic expertise is evident in the series ad his writing style is on a league of its own. Taliesin especially places you in Lawhead's Celtic World. AMAZING!!! READ READ READ- words cannot explain how wonderful this series is!!!

[This message has been edited by mikey101 (edited August 15, 2000).]

[Kleronomas]

I think Lawhead a fine writer having read only his Empyrion epic which is some fifteen years old now.
However, I suspect his pen follows what's popular and so skip his books at the bookstores, figuring he's not going to write anything too cutting edge.
I'd be happy for someone to disprove me

[Master Janos]

But he blew me away with "Byzantium", which is a wonderful historical fiction novel. Rich, detailed look at a time not well-known. I was able to really identify with the main character, Aidan. Lawhead develops the plot with a master touch, and it's hard to put the book down at points. In my mind, this is what good historical fiction should be -- well, this and Shaara's "Killer Angels" (for Civil War fans).

I also thought "Byzantium" was excellent. He is on my "to read" list for sure.