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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Try something that is actually really well written and special, plot wise. I'd suggest Mysts of Avalon. [/quote]

As a forewarning, the author of Mists of Avalon was a horrible person. I don’t mean she “just” had problematic views or characters or her writing is dated or whatever. She is accused of doing some of the most horrific things a person can do. She has now been condemned by multiple notable fantasy/sci fi authors.

So just be warned. Mists of Avalon was on my to-read list for ages, and then I stumbled across this information. I usually tend towards compartmentalizing the author from the work, but I could not in this instance. [/quote]Wow, I had no idea! I loved Mists of Avalon in high school. [/quote]

I've read Mists several times and enjoyed it. There's some masterful character and world-building in it. But learning about MZB's daughter's accusations really changed how I view the book overall. There are certain scenes and passages that I read in a very different light now, after knowing what the author's been accused of.

I guess in some cases it's possible to separate the artist from their art, and in others, not so much. [/quote]

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