Grail (The Pendragon Cycle)

The series to this point has been refreshingly devoid of magic and sorcery, but all that changes with this book. The subject matter of The Grail lends to this change since it is believed to be endowed with supernatural properties, thus, the showdown between good and evil ensues. Masterfully written in yet another character's voice and perspective, Lawhead has again penned an admirable book in the series.

I enjoyed every word written. Feeling as if I were there during each turn of events. Getting to know the characters and hear their take was a great part of this story telling. I read each book twice and found I had missed a lot from the first reading. Good that they are stored in my tablet for later enjoyment. Like watching a really good movie.

I hope this is the correct book in the series.Books 2,3, and 4 look alike on the front cover. Books 1 and 5 look different on the front cover.

I originally read this series 30 years ago and had sold the books. I did not reread things at the time in my life. I am very glad I chose to re-read this series.

This books is Ok, but falls far below the original Pendragon Cycle books.For starters, the narration is completely different, written in the first-person. Sure, the characters and settings are the same, but the narration style makes it feel like it is disjointed from the rest of the series.I loved the first three books of the Pendragon Cycle, and being a purist, that is what I will consider to be the canon. These three books had me riveted.Pendragon, the fourth in the series, was a necessity, as it filled in a huge gap of the third book.Grail, well... I kept picking it up and reading, hoping that one day, I'll eventually finish it.Up till now, Lawhead has made every effort to present the Arther legends in historical settings. Disregarding the romantic versions, or popular culture, he built a realistic world, where one can easily imagine Arther walking the lands. With that realism came the needed disregard of the Grail quests.Until now. The book feels like it was "just written", rather than being an outgrowth of previous material. My impression is that the author was pressed to somehow or another fit the grail into his Arther retelling, and this is the half-hearted result.While the book is good as a standalone book, make sure you read it with that in mind: it's just a standalone book, which borrows elements from the series.

Even though it has been slightly difficult to read this divergent version of the Arthurian legend, the Pendragon series has been an exciting, as well as, uplifting read. Grail is no exception to the premise set up by Lawhead: truth and justice is upheld, while evil is overcome; even though "Evil" is like the proverbial Hydra, sprouting two heads each time one was defeated. For those who enjoy a good story w/no bad language or gratuitous, explicit sex Grail is a very good book. I give it 5 stars.

After reading the previous three volumes in this remarkable series, I decided to listen to the audio version of Grail. I liked it so much I bought the hardcopy version and read it carefully, thoroughly enjoying the story again for the first time. I derived so much more from the re-reading of the text. It's a marvelous treatment of the grail legend.

Interesting perspective on the Arthurian legends.

Stephen Lawheads pendragon cycle of books are the best ever written on the subject of Authur and Merlin. Great read and well thought through presentation of the early times. This writer could make you believe the legend of Auther and Merlin could be true or at lest have some basis in fact. The books do repeat themselves from time to time when you read them all, however I assume this is so you can just read one book and still know what is going on. The battles are realistic and you have some idea of the struggle in this time of emerging Christianiy. This should be a TV series as it would take off like Game of Thrones into a great box set.

It concludes the story. If you've read book 4 you'll want to read this, if you completed just the original trilogy you may not need to bother with the extra two - they are harmless but just not quite as rivetting.

Excellent, well-written fantasy that will get you hooked. It rewrites the myth of King Arthur, intertwined with old Celts legends and Atlantis. Must be read along with the other 4 volumes in order to really capture the whole breath of this fantasy universe.

Can’t comment on the story etc as it was gift. But she like do it very much and came in great condition.

I am happy with my order and would buy from this seller again