The juxtaposition of the demise of paganism (feminist/matriarchal society) and rise of Christianity (masculinist/patriarchal society) provides a good historical background and context for struggles. The setting and history of the characters is good - a lot of the characters make much more sense to me now (although it isn't dry like a factual book). Some books you get to the end of a sentence and cannot remember what the beginning was about - not so with this one. The writing and language is good (no glaring anachronisms) - convincing but accessible. Well done Audible, and many thanks!Ĭontent - it's a retelling of the Arthurian legend (in accessible language) but with a slightly different focus - re-told from the perspective of the women in the tale (Morgaine, Igraine, the Lady of the Lake). I was looking for other things based on folk tales/Arthurian/Norse/Celtic mythology (in a bid to get away from traffic jams and checkout queues) and this was a 'other listeners bought.' suggestion by Audible. I had been working my way through Tolkien, Susan Cooper (Dark is Rising) and the Alan Garner books - the last two authors fond memories from childhood, listened/bought for old times' sake (still good!). Mostly for the length (don't be intimidated, it's a really easy listen) - you get a *lot* of book for your £7 credit (and it downloads in parts, so each part doesn't take ages). Counting all the Sherlock dramatisations as one. Where does The Mists of Avalon rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

In the mists of avalon