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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
adventurous
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
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
An even more exciting continuation of the Chronicles of Prydain! No child should enter the realm of High Fantasy without reading this series! Loved it as a kid and I see why now.
Alexander said something like he wrote “books for adults disguised as children’s literature.” It holds true today.
Alexander said something like he wrote “books for adults disguised as children’s literature.” It holds true today.
Good sequel! I'm so proud of Taran, he's grown so much throughout this one. Adaon was my favorite and he deserved better. Can't wait for the rest of the series!
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I came to the series like many people from the Disney movie, however it is so much bigger and grander. This book bears little resemblance to the movie (as is mostly based on the book of three). But there's actually a great follow-up to the first book in the series while we see the main character Terran growing a bit he is still trapped frirmly in adolescence.
Glad to see Taran growing up. The ticklings of [a:J.R.R. Tolkien|656983|J.R.R. Tolkien|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1434625177p2/656983.jpg] are still present in this book. And just as fast-paced and satisfying as the first book, [b:The Book of Three|24780|The Book of Three (The Chronicles of Prydain #1)|Lloyd Alexander|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1405184012s/24780.jpg|1149593].
A fantastic sequel to the first! Loved the characters even more and excited to see them grow!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
In the intro to The Black Cauldron, Lloyd Alexander wrote: "Although an imaginary world, Prydain is essentially not too different from our real one, where humor and heartbreak, joy and sadness are closely interwoven. The choices and decisions that face a frequently baffled Assistant Pig-Keeper are no easier than the ones we ourselves face. Even in a fantasy realm, growing up is accomplished not without cost."
I can't think of much to add to that. That pretty perfectly encapsulates not only why I love the Prydain Chronicles, but why they resonate so strongly with millions of readers.
The Black Cauldron is probably the most "traditional" mythical fantasy book in the series (excepting The High King, I suppose) but it's also very touching and personal. Alexander had a gift for giving words to big feelings, and for telling stories that you might have heard before but in a way that made you consider them differently.
I can't think of much to add to that. That pretty perfectly encapsulates not only why I love the Prydain Chronicles, but why they resonate so strongly with millions of readers.
The Black Cauldron is probably the most "traditional" mythical fantasy book in the series (excepting The High King, I suppose) but it's also very touching and personal. Alexander had a gift for giving words to big feelings, and for telling stories that you might have heard before but in a way that made you consider them differently.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I am thoroughly enjoying the questing and character growth happening in the series thus far. With Taran on the precipice of manhood he is slowly but surely growing to be a legendary adventurer. That ending though, ugh; made my heart so heavy, especially for those in real life that battle with black beasts on their backs…