Scan barcode
the_fuzzy_bookdragon's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tyr_ryne's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
lenahe's review against another edition
adventurous
3.75
I felt that the first half of the book is a very slow building up to the point where the plot really starts to unravel.
What I did enjoy in the story was the children realising that the adults around them are not as good or one sided as they first thought. This is what makes this a very special book for any child.
What I did enjoy in the story was the children realising that the adults around them are not as good or one sided as they first thought. This is what makes this a very special book for any child.
magicaltats's review against another edition
5.0
11/14/11
I love this series. <3
8/1/18
I really do love these characters and how much they grow in this short time.
I love this series. <3
8/1/18
I really do love these characters and how much they grow in this short time.
jrkrell's review against another edition
4.0
Moril, Brid, & Dagner travel with their father Clennen the Singer & their mother Lenina. They are originally from the South, but lived up North for a while until their father had an argument with an Earl. There is little contact between the North & the South due to hostilities. They occasionally take passengers on their journeys between the two regions too. The story takes off when Clennen is killed and the children leave their mother after seeing their father's killer in the earldom she has taken them too. An enjoyable story, that includes some ideas to ponder. How well do you know your parents? How people are different and similar.
ilirwen's review against another edition
3.0
This took a little getting used to. It wasn't quite what I'd expected, though well written as everything by DWJ. I can't say it's among my favorites, but parts of it were interesting.
onetrooluff's review against another edition
4.0
I started this having just finished [book: Gaia Girls Way of Water], and boy, this book just further highlighted the problems with that book.
Dianna Wynne Jones's writing style is very fluid, her plot makes total sense, she has great character names (and great characters), and the premise is interesting. I finished this in two days (could have been one) and look forward to the rest of the series.
Dianna Wynne Jones's writing style is very fluid, her plot makes total sense, she has great character names (and great characters), and the premise is interesting. I finished this in two days (could have been one) and look forward to the rest of the series.
wanderingstories's review against another edition
2.0
Cart and Cwidder is my least favourite work from Diana Wynne Jones.
This book was something like a melodramatic family drama with war and.... a Cwidder.
Sounds a bit like something of Game of Thrones? except for the sex scenes.
In this story I didn't feel any connection towards any of the characters and only finished it because i NEEDED to know what happens at the end and If the children will make it through the South Dales and into the North. Lucky, I have a great imagination and put this story more believable and interesting than it is.
The story gets 2.5 stars from me because I don't want to be unfair to Diana's writing and crafting
This book was something like a melodramatic family drama with war and.... a Cwidder.
Sounds a bit like something of Game of Thrones? except for the sex scenes.
In this story I didn't feel any connection towards any of the characters and only finished it because i NEEDED to know what happens at the end and If the children will make it through the South Dales and into the North. Lucky, I have a great imagination and put this story more believable and interesting than it is.
The story gets 2.5 stars from me because I don't want to be unfair to Diana's writing and crafting
luca3's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
celiapowell's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book so much. Another re-read, and it retains the wondrous spell it cast over me when I read it as a kid. One of those books that I'm anxious for my kids to get old enough to read (and if they don't like it then I will be devastated.)