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* "Igrayne" by Uther Pendragon (knightly sex) 9, 8, 8
* "Igrayne" by Uther Pendragon (anon584c@nyx.net). This author writes under the pseudonym of the father of King Arthur. It was Uther Pendragon - not his son Arthur - who established the Round Table on Merlyn's advice. Uther later found his true heir (Arthur) through the ole sword-in-the-stone test. In this story, Uther is perceived through Merlyn's sorcery by the defenders of the castle to be the their Duke. And as the Duke he gets to make love to the duchess (the eventual mother of King Arthur), which indeed he does in excruciating detail. It's good to have a sorcerer on your side; in this case Merlyn even supplied Uther with an herb that had an enchantment against morning breath. Imagine that. Through the use of descriptive language and metaphors the story attempts to create an atmosphere that makes the age of chivalry come alive. That approach worked; but I personally found the descriptions of sexual activity to be TOO detailed - almost tedious. I found myself thinking something like, "Alright, already! Fuck her and get on with your life!" Ratings for "Igrayne" Athena (technical quality): 9 Venus (plot & character): 8 Celeste (appeal to reviewer): 8 |