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tolkientalker's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/3.75 stars...I would say 4...but the Dibbons (the child animals) were especially annoying in this tale.
And yet, I understand why. This book is seriously dark and sad in some places--so far the darkest Jacques book I've read (reading chronologically, so don't quote me on that yet) so naturally the author wanted to balance out lost-innocence/darkness of some characters with the innocence and naivete of others. Yes, perhaps the dibbons characters were a bit too overwhelming (I'm looking at you, Chugger...*glare*). Yet, I understand the motivation behind it and that's what makes me so stinking torn.If it wasn't for the overdone childish characters, you would have a story similar to the likes of Tolkien (in theme). There's tragedy, there's beauty, there's friendship and loyalty in situations that just seem flat out hopeless.
Some say Jacques gets a bit repetitive in his tales, which may be true, but they still know how to tug on the heart strings.
If you can stomach the obnoxious little ones (Chugger and Gomphlet), I recommend it.
If only for the cannibal otter...seriously...that guy was my favorite
And yet, I understand why. This book is seriously dark and sad in some places--so far the darkest Jacques book I've read (reading chronologically, so don't quote me on that yet) so naturally the author wanted to balance out lost-innocence/darkness of some characters with the innocence and naivete of others. Yes, perhaps the dibbons characters were a bit too overwhelming (I'm looking at you, Chugger...*glare*). Yet, I understand the motivation behind it and that's what makes me so stinking torn.If it wasn't for the overdone childish characters, you would have a story similar to the likes of Tolkien (in theme). There's tragedy, there's beauty, there's friendship and loyalty in situations that just seem flat out hopeless.
Some say Jacques gets a bit repetitive in his tales, which may be true, but they still know how to tug on the heart strings.
If you can stomach the obnoxious little ones (Chugger and Gomphlet), I recommend it.
katekat's review against another edition
4.0
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.
random_shoes's review against another edition
5.0
Another wonderful tale of Redwall and it's wonderfully amazing characters.
It's great to know what happened to Luke and to join in another adventure with the characters that continue to grow and change.
It's great to know what happened to Luke and to join in another adventure with the characters that continue to grow and change.
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