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The Sorcerer: Metamorphosis (The Camulod Chronicles, Book 6) Hardcover – June, 1999

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Book 6 of 9 in the Camulod Chronicles Series
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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Forge; 1st edition (June 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312865988
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312865986
  • Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 6.5 x 10 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (112 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #143,717 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Legend grows. . .
By Mary Jacco on March 28, 2001
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Although this is ostensibly a review of "The Sorcerer: Metamorphosis", it in actuality covers all six books of the series to date ("The Skystone", "The Singing Sword", "The Eagles' Brood", "The Saxon Shore", "The Fort at River's Bend", and "The Sorcerer: Metamorphosis"), primarily focusing on the last two. This series, The Camulod Chronicles, outlines the story of King Arthur as it might have been in a historical perspective, beginning with the end of the Roman occupation of Britain. If there were such a person as Arthur, he would have lived during this time. Most likely, he was a composite character, based on some of the more influential warlords and petty kings of the day. As an aside, I am reminded of a vacation in southern England that my family took in 1995. My sons, who were 11 and 13 at the time, could not understand my excitement in viewing the ruins of Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, asking "How can this be the birthplace of someone who never was?" But, that's a different story. . .
The first two books of the series, which outlined the founding of Camulod (or Camelot) and Avalon and the forging of the sword Excalibur, were told from the viewpoint of an old Roman soldier. The last two books, which detail the birth of Arthur and his early boyhood years, are told from the viewpoint of Merlin, or, "Merlyn" in the Chronicles. The last two books, which detail Arthur's adolescence and subsequent coronation as High King of Britain, are also told from Merlyn's point of view. As an avid reader of Arthurian legend and all its various retellings, let me tell you that the character of Merlin is probably one of the most varied of them all, probably due to the fact that he was actually a minor character in Mallory. Hence, the details are free to be filled in by the current chronicler.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsJack Whyte- The Sorcerer: Metamorphosis
By Done on April 8, 2003
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Jack Whyte's "The Sorcerer: Metamorphosis", sixth book, and 2nd in the series is excellent. Once again we follow Caius Meryln Brittanicus, in his quests, and watch an older Arthur becoming a leader, and in time the high king of all of Britain and wielder of Excaliber. In this novel we are brought back to Camulod, and now Meryln serves as a leader of colony alongside his brother Ambrose. Not to give away story, but tragedy will strike, and through this Meryln makes the change from leader of men, to Sorcerer- friend of few, feared by many, a powerful transformation. Evil always dwells, and this 2nd book in series has alot more action then previous. Once again the characters are descriped in great detail, and we get to know them through Merylns narrative. I in particular like the Pendragon descriptions, characters like Huw and Lyewelln are nice to follow. The only downside I can see at moment, is that there has not been a real follow up to this as yet, as the next book follows Arthurs father, hopefully in time Whyte will deliver more books for this series. Highly Recommend the "The Sorcerer: Metamorphosis", an entertaining and enjoyable read.
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5.0 out of 5 starsJACK WHYTE is an author that has an amazing talent
By A Customer on November 10, 1999
Format: Hardcover
I have to say that this book is really amazing. Jack was able to create a clear picture about how such little evidence we have about authurian ledgends into 6 breathtaking novels. I am 14 years old and I thank Jack Whyte because he has activated my love for reading. That is something not many authors can do.
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2.0 out of 5 starsSkip this one
By Dan Dean on January 2, 2001
Format: Mass Market Paperback
I was captivated by Whyte's first four Camulod novels (4 stars each) and was of course looking forward to this one. Unfortunately, it was hands down, the most unrewarding book I've read in a LONG time. Nothing interesting at all.
Merlyn and young Arthur hide in an old abandoned Roman fort (at River's Bend). They fix up the fort, Arthur grows up, Merlyn falls in love, and they hear a few rumors from back home in Camulod. That's pretty much all that happens in 461 pages.
Take my advice and skip this one. His next book, SORCERER, begins with a short prologue (one and a half pages) that recaps the events of FORT AT RIVER'S BEND perfectly and saves you quite a bit of time.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGosh - I just expected more...
By G. Parnell on May 17, 2003
Format: Hardcover
First off, I love the way Mr. Whyte writes. It's been a while since I last found a series of modern works worth reading, and the Camulod series really satisfies the true reader. The words fly through the brain effortlessly and the thousands of pages are turned with amazing speed. A good read, and that is no lie. But! After all that, I am gravely disappointed that Arthur was not given more attention. This book, and this series, just ended - WHAM! Halfway through "Sorcerer," I panicked. Arthur was still only 15. That was when I finally excepted that Jack had no intention of telling the actual Arthur story. He instead has told the events leading up to the Arthur legend - the story of the making of Camelot. He has left the actual Arthur story largely untold. I guess this is what he intended, and I will not blame him, yet I am left languishing for the actual tales of Arthur in his manhood. Maybe... just maybe... there will be another book after "Uther" ??? I can always hope... In any event, I am a Jack Whyte fan and promote his work shamelessly.
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent retelling of a beloved legend
By J. Paige on June 24, 2015
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As in all the previous books in this interesting series, Whyte has created a believable retelling of the Arthurian legend. Merlin, as uncle and father figure to the young king-to-be, continues his sharing of his journal's contents relating the events leading to Arthur's crowning. Excellent historical grounding educates while entertaining -whether your interest is mythology/Arthurian legend or early British history you'll be entranced with this series. The bad news? The series is almost finished! The next book in the series is Uther. I read it, however, after book 4 (The Saxon Shore) since I had to wait for a copy of book 5 and just couldn't wait!- and I'm happy that I did as, in looking back over the series story line, I think it actually did "fit" better there. I'd recommend doing so to others.
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