Morgan Is My Name: A Sunday Times Best Historical Fiction pick for 2023
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Years ago i was deep down the rabbit hole of Arthurian legends. Morgan le Fay was always one of my favourites. If you go into this book expecting something like the Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley, you might be a bit disappointed, though. This book seems to be part 1 of at least two, if not three books. It starts with Morgan‘s childhood and ends with her making her way to Camelot, finally leaving her husband. As the book ends, Morgan has barely scratched the surface of her powers. I can’t say this book made me feel a lot. I expected a bit more female rage boiling up, but all those scheming men in this book who just really underestimate and don’t value the women in their lives enough barely made me shrug. Because if course they act like that. Of course they would forbid Morgan to learn more about things she is interested in. Of course they cheat left and right and get mad when a woman does not fulfil her responsibility of carrying their offspring immediately after the wedding night. What else is new? Morgan felt less outraged at it all than tired. And I completely understand. 3 stars because it‘s an easy to read story and a good introduction into the lore around Morgan and Arthur, but not more because i doubt i will definitely read it again (5 stars) and i won‘t tell my friends to go and definitely read this (4 stars).
4,5/5 Keetch’s story is an interesting retelling of the myth of Morgan Le Fay. At an instant, the novel catapults the reader into a mystical world with dark imagery and a wide array of sensory descriptions. The relationship between the three sisters becomes evident early on highlighting the singular presence of Morgan as a girl so distinct from what is common and expected. The general depiction of the characters is well done. The setting is captivating; the conflict evident, a great amount of emotions inserted. However, while the story is solid and the writing as well, I miss something. I cannot even quite put it into words but the writing style feels a tad generic. I would love to hear more of the author’s voice, see her unique style; though I am sure books number 2 and 3 (I’m so excited there will be two more) will reflect this talented debutante’s voice more and more. In any way, I really liked the story. Particularly chapters on Lady Morgan’s stay at the monastery, her interactions with Alys and her use of her powers/skills. The subtle allusions to natural magic throughout the novel pulled me in. With each new chapter more of Morgan’s ferocity is revealed marking this book as a piece of strong feminist literature with heroine who is defying all odds. Furthermore, for a piece of mythological fiction the presence of same-sex love is amazing and truly apropos. I am definitely looking forward to the continuation of this narrative.
Beschreibung
Beiträge
Years ago i was deep down the rabbit hole of Arthurian legends. Morgan le Fay was always one of my favourites. If you go into this book expecting something like the Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley, you might be a bit disappointed, though. This book seems to be part 1 of at least two, if not three books. It starts with Morgan‘s childhood and ends with her making her way to Camelot, finally leaving her husband. As the book ends, Morgan has barely scratched the surface of her powers. I can’t say this book made me feel a lot. I expected a bit more female rage boiling up, but all those scheming men in this book who just really underestimate and don’t value the women in their lives enough barely made me shrug. Because if course they act like that. Of course they would forbid Morgan to learn more about things she is interested in. Of course they cheat left and right and get mad when a woman does not fulfil her responsibility of carrying their offspring immediately after the wedding night. What else is new? Morgan felt less outraged at it all than tired. And I completely understand. 3 stars because it‘s an easy to read story and a good introduction into the lore around Morgan and Arthur, but not more because i doubt i will definitely read it again (5 stars) and i won‘t tell my friends to go and definitely read this (4 stars).
4,5/5 Keetch’s story is an interesting retelling of the myth of Morgan Le Fay. At an instant, the novel catapults the reader into a mystical world with dark imagery and a wide array of sensory descriptions. The relationship between the three sisters becomes evident early on highlighting the singular presence of Morgan as a girl so distinct from what is common and expected. The general depiction of the characters is well done. The setting is captivating; the conflict evident, a great amount of emotions inserted. However, while the story is solid and the writing as well, I miss something. I cannot even quite put it into words but the writing style feels a tad generic. I would love to hear more of the author’s voice, see her unique style; though I am sure books number 2 and 3 (I’m so excited there will be two more) will reflect this talented debutante’s voice more and more. In any way, I really liked the story. Particularly chapters on Lady Morgan’s stay at the monastery, her interactions with Alys and her use of her powers/skills. The subtle allusions to natural magic throughout the novel pulled me in. With each new chapter more of Morgan’s ferocity is revealed marking this book as a piece of strong feminist literature with heroine who is defying all odds. Furthermore, for a piece of mythological fiction the presence of same-sex love is amazing and truly apropos. I am definitely looking forward to the continuation of this narrative.