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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I decided to stop reading the series after this one.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
justice for mariel! she was Robbed of the freedom to whack things, and I stand by that
This was always one of my favourite Redwall books, mostly thanks to the lead - Mariel. I was really happy to find out that she appears in another of the books (The Bellmaker). However I also really enjoyed Tarquin, Hon Rosie and Dandin (as well as Clary and Thyme whose deaths always upset me *sob )
This is the first of the Redwall books to vastly expand the area covered in the books by introducing Terramort - as an adult it does make me wonder how all these creatures always seem to stumble across the same places (Salamandastron and Redwall Abbey). But the tale of Mariels journey to and from Terramort is interesting - I like the inclusion of different 'tribes' as it adds to the varied feel but I do see why one of the complaints of this series is that rats, stoats, foxes etcetera are always evil. We are four books in now and we have only really had Gingivere/Julius to belay the stereotypes.
In terms of plot, you have the same basic outline as in Mattimeo - but, for the most part, it doesn't strike as 'samey' yet.
This is the first of the Redwall books to vastly expand the area covered in the books by introducing Terramort - as an adult it does make me wonder how all these creatures always seem to stumble across the same places (Salamandastron and Redwall Abbey). But the tale of Mariels journey to and from Terramort is interesting - I like the inclusion of different 'tribes' as it adds to the varied feel but I do see why one of the complaints of this series is that rats, stoats, foxes etcetera are always evil. We are four books in now and we have only really had Gingivere/Julius to belay the stereotypes.
In terms of plot, you have the same basic outline as in Mattimeo - but, for the most part, it doesn't strike as 'samey' yet.
My daughter continues to successfully lobby for the audio versions of the books in this series to play while we're driving hither and yon. My interest in the series is lagging, and this one in particular struck me as quite violent. I think it's had a negative influence on my four-year-old.
This was the fourth Redwall novel published, and I feel it marks a turning point in Brian Jacques' storytelling style. Certain stylistic elements have been tightened up, some things have been dropped, and you can tell he has a firmer grasp on the shape of his world as a whole. It's a lot of fun to watch the building of the Abbey and see how different things weave together across the books to create a full tapestry of story.
I first read the Redwall books years ago and I still enjoy them when I recently re-read them. I love the world building and the creativity with which these animals were anthropomorphized. The level of description is really well done and very detailed. So adventurous and so very entertaining.