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elsasbookshelves's review against another edition

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5.0

Very entertaining, good storytelling. :)

postmodernblues's review against another edition

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challenging informative tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Rather difficult to even comprehend. My edition had footnotes where the translator was frequently at a loss as to what was even meant certain sentences.

english_lady03's review against another edition

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4.0

I have this very odd connection with Wales that I cannot rationalize or account for, especially since I have only been there once, and that was more than 20 years ago. All I can put it down to is I might have some Welsh ancestry I don't know about.

I've been wanting to read The Mabinogion for a long time. What is it? Its a corpus of Welsh Mythology, that's what! It is like Beowulf and the Arthurian legends rolled into one.

It is strange, bizzare, sometimes a little disturbing but still a joy to read. A unique set of stories from a unique country.

emilyb99's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes

4.0

cathyw's review against another edition

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Classic literature gives an insight into Medieval concerns, and background to Monty Pythonand the Holy Grail. If you like Morte d’Arthur, you’ll like this…