“Damosel: In Which the Lady of the Lake Renders a Frank and Often Startling Account of her Wondrous Life and Times
by Stephanie Spinner
Damosel is a short, enchanting piece meant for children and young adults. It tells the tragic tale of Damosel (also known as "The Lady of the Lake") during the life and time of Arthur, The High King of Britain. Damosel first finds herself in charge of the making of Arthur's sword "Excalibur" and later of taking care of the High King himself. With many rules governing what the ladies of the lake should and should not do Damosel looks back on what she should have done differently. It is also the story of Twixt and his journey to becoming the King's jester after being freed from slavery.
I must say I was somewhat disappointed in this book firstly because, it seemed to have so many gaps in the story! In a matter of pages years would go by, and I have to think maybe that would be a good way of showing how time might flow to an ageless creature such as a lady of the lake, but I still felt like I missed out! I wish the story had been more detailed! I didn't think I would like any of the parts with Twixt but soon I became so interested that I was hoping the story would go back to him quicker! Overall, I look back on this book fondly, though I don't know that I would read it twice!
Reviewed by MelodyJM
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Melody M wrote this review Tuesday, December 9 2008.
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