Where does Excalibur rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Absolute top
Who was your favorite character and why?
Derfel and Merlin -- incredibly nuanced characters brought to life by the uncanny narrative abilities of Jonathan Keeble
Which character – as performed by Jonathan Keeble – was your favorite?
Merlin -- absolutely brought to life by the narrator
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
The Lords of War
Any additional comments?
I have been an avid reader of Cornwell's Saxon Tales for the last decade, and while waiting for the latest entry in that series, I was hesitant to try this earlier trilogy, expecting to be disappointed simply because Uhtred's saga seemed almost impossible to top. Boy, was I wrong. By the end of The Winter King, I was craving more. At the end of Enemy of God, I applauded to an empty car. I am not an emotional person, but at the conclusion of Excalibur, I teared up. This is the greatest piece of modern fiction I have read. Jonathan Keeble is just as much a reason for that as the author; his unique narration of dozens of characters left me in awe. I believe this is the greatest written tale of Arthur, and with Keeble reading, it is also one of the greatest artistic performances I have ever experienced. Simply amazing.
SHIELD WALL!!!