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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
Stakes are one of the most important things in a story. Most stories need that edge that begs the questions: "So what? Why should I care?" This book is one of those weird, unique stories, that despite its significant lack of stakes for the narrative is a good, gripping read. The story almost spoils itself letting you know what's coming, and yet it's never the poorer for it. The characters both the good guys and bad guys, are strong, and the plot is one of a kind in this series. The only thing that really sets this book back is the latter third. It may be short, but it lacks the substance that the first and (especially) the second bring. The plot doesn't really have anywhere to go, and Martin doesn't get as solid a sendoff as the character needed. All that said though, for all its uniqueness and solid execution, this is another good one.
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Comfort series. Love the backstory in this book, reading Jacques’ writing makes me feel like a kid again
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
The Legend of Luke by Brian Jacques – What do you get when a legend goes to look for his legendary father? A fabulous time! Enjoy the adventure! Happy Reading!
This was not one of my favorites. I like a lot of Brian Jacques' books, but [b:The Legend of Luke|7987|The Legend of Luke (Redwall, #12)|Brian Jacques|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1442546166l/7987._SY75_.jpg|801181] moves very slowly and feels a bit anti-climatic. It is nice to know the story of Martin the Warrior's father, but I feel it could have been done better.
I can remember 3 things from reading this book about 15 years ago
1 - There was a quest with a fancy boat
2 - Castaways and found family abound
3 - It made me cry.
Not a bad impact for a children's afternoon-read. (I read a LOT and the fact I can't remember lots of them and can't mark them off on GR is deeply distressing for me.)
1 - There was a quest with a fancy boat
2 - Castaways and found family abound
3 - It made me cry.
Not a bad impact for a children's afternoon-read. (I read a LOT and the fact I can't remember lots of them and can't mark them off on GR is deeply distressing for me.)
Good for 2nd-6th, and possibly any grade higher that would like it. It is about little fuzzy animals, there is no language, bad humor, or any sort of magic at all- just talking animals and slight violence.
This story was a little bit different than any other Redwall tale. For one thing, it was a story within a story- how Martin the Warrior left Redwall to find out more about his father, Luke. The only major villain in this book, too, was the dastardly villain Vilu Daskar- there wasn't really an enemy in the first storyline, that of Trimp, Martin, Gonff, and the others.
I enjoyed reading about Martin's family and history- his grandma Windred; Luke and his wife Sayna, and friends they met along the way, such as the "berserk" Ranguvar. I also enjoyed seeing characters and learning more about others that I had met in previous books- Skipper of Otters and his two brothers; Ferdy and Coggs; Bella, formerly of Brockhall; and the very old and very fragile Abbess Germaine.
In conclusion, I wish I could attend a Redwall Abbey feast! ;)
I enjoyed reading about Martin's family and history- his grandma Windred; Luke and his wife Sayna, and friends they met along the way, such as the "berserk" Ranguvar. I also enjoyed seeing characters and learning more about others that I had met in previous books- Skipper of Otters and his two brothers; Ferdy and Coggs; Bella, formerly of Brockhall; and the very old and very fragile Abbess Germaine.
In conclusion, I wish I could attend a Redwall Abbey feast! ;)