Gerald Morris's The Squire's Tale is about Terence, a young man who was raised by a hermit during the time of King Arthur. With a little help from a mischievous sprite, Terence comes upon Gawain, a young man with knightly aspirations. Terence volunteers to become his squire, and the two soon find themselves in a whirlwind of excitement - and magic.Pros: It's humorous. I really like Terence.
Cons: The story is, frankly, rather disjointed. Events happen so quickly - until they slow down - that it seems like a bunch of mini stories instead of one cohesive whole.
My Rating: OK (violence)
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