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I bought this book years ago at a book sale. This is the first book in a series. I don't remember much about the story, so I'll probably have to re-read this book.

Finished re-reading this last week. This story could be considered historical fiction, except for the strong fantasy elements included. However, these fantasy elements fit into the period, and probably would have reflected common beliefs of the period. The book provides a great feel for the effects of the Roman Empire on Britain and Northern Europe, and also provides a glimpse into the decline of the Empire from its furthest edges.

The King of Ys Bookray

I've decided to release this series of books through a bookray. This book will go out first, once the ray is set up, and the others (i.e., Gallicenae, Dahut, and The Dog and the Wolf) will each follow as I finish them (hopefully about two weeks apart).

Here is the bookray order:

ArmchairRevolution (Manitoba, Canada)
fflloorr (Portugal)
rozenn (France)
loopy1 (United Kingdom) **
Fofum (United Kingdom)

As always, PM the next person on the list to get their mailing information.

Released on Monday, July 07, 2003 at fellow BookCrosser in USPS, postal release USA.

On its way to ArmchairRevolution to start the bookray.

Recieved this book in the mail today, will be away from computers for a good two weeks, more then!

OK---I will be ready to release this by the end of nest week. I promise this time! Thx very much for everyones patience.

I found this book abit of a dissapointment, dragged a little to my mind.

Oh no! They're all arriving at the same time.
This one goes straight to my bookring TBR pile :-)

Not quite what I expected!
Sorry it took so long, but I stop reading it sometimes, I thought that it was my mood that was getting in the way of enjoying the book, but no. I really didn't like it :-(
The book will now go to rozenn as soon as I get the address.

Received today. Thanks fflloorr and ResQgeek... I will read it as soon as my current book is finished. More then !

I finished it this morning.
I really liked the "universe" : the fall of the Roman Empire, Celts, Gauls, Scots, etc... Moreover, I come from Quimper, which is not far from where Ys supposed to have been (and Quimper itself is said to have been founded by Gradlon after the drowning of Ys - anyway...) and I'm quite familiar with the story. The idea to build a fantasy series with Ys is quite attractive, and other things in this novel are interestings : the Gallicenae, the two different points of view (Gratillonius and Niall), etc.
Otherwise, it's a regular fantasy novel, with almost every cliché you're expecting from this genre : the beautiful, intelligent, exceptional heros/heroins, Kings so perfect and beloved that one wonder why democracy was actually invented :) plus the usual amount of Gods, magic and prophety. In addition, the "Gods' gift to women" (litteraly :) ) part annoyed me first, but it quickly became so ridiculous that it made me laugh ... Poor little Gratillonius :)

As a conclusion, I found it a regular fantasy novel in an ususual setting, but not outstanding so far. However, I'm quite curious so see how it will develop :)
It will be sent to loopy1 in the following days.

18th Sept. -- Sent to loopy1

The book arrived here yesterday, in the midst of a rather frantic day. To keep it company while it awaits my attention DH took it to read on the way to work today, so I've just had to mail him to get the BCID!
I'm looking forward to this one, thanks.

RELEASE NOTES:

Caught at the meet in Canterbury 28th October and brought home to Sheffield. I intend to read it (eventually) and pass it on (probably).

CAUGHT IN CANTERBURY KENT UNITED KINGDOM

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