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4.32 AVERAGE
4.32 AVERAGE
Ahhhh, kā visātrāk atcerēties bērnības garšu! Gan pati grāmata kā klasika, gan tie apraksti par Nangijālas ieleju dzīvi uzreiz uzsit slinko vasaru noskaņu, kad sienāži sisina pļavās un pats ar plikām pēdām stāvi dobē un ēd ērkšķogas no krūma.
Protams, no tāda pieaugušāka un objektīvāka skatpunkta, te ir diezgan daudz tehnikas/loģikas kļūdu, kuras bija vajadzīgas sižetam un tikai tāpēc tika palaistas cauri. Un pat negribas domāt, ka sīkie, līdzīgi kā ar teletūbijiem, var sākt lēkt no jumtiem, paziņojot, ka dodas uz Nangilīmu xD
Tomēr šī neglābjami ir diezgan ikoniska grāmata un pirmajā lasīšanas reizē mani galīgi nolīdzināja gar zemi :D Toreiz tās bija dikti lielas emocijas un pirmais šoks par rakstnieku, kas uztaisa negaidītas beigas un pavērsienus :D Ak, Astrīd. :D
Protams, no tāda pieaugušāka un objektīvāka skatpunkta, te ir diezgan daudz tehnikas/loģikas kļūdu, kuras bija vajadzīgas sižetam un tikai tāpēc tika palaistas cauri. Un pat negribas domāt, ka sīkie, līdzīgi kā ar teletūbijiem, var sākt lēkt no jumtiem, paziņojot, ka dodas uz Nangilīmu xD
Tomēr šī neglābjami ir diezgan ikoniska grāmata un pirmajā lasīšanas reizē mani galīgi nolīdzināja gar zemi :D Toreiz tās bija dikti lielas emocijas un pirmais šoks par rakstnieku, kas uztaisa negaidītas beigas un pavērsienus :D Ak, Astrīd. :D
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5 stars.
A much younger me would have absolutely adored this book, so it's no surprise that the adult me found The Brothers Lionheart so charming—it told a fantasy story we're all familiar with, but looked at themes like suicide and death and revolved around a pair of brothers whose devotion to one another stole my heart. I really loved Lindgren's depiction of the brothers' relationship, with Karl admiring Jonathan for all the qualities that made him golden and Jonathan taking pride in seeing his little brother's achievements. The story was fairly typical, with an evil tyrant and kind-hearted peasant people fighting to take back their freedom, but it was enjoyable to experience and to see Karl grow into himself. I can't help but wonder, though, what exactly Nangiyala represents (and how Jonathan knew so much about it and Nangilima before ever going there): was it a Heaven before Heaven situation, or was it simply Lindgren's take on a children's fantasy world? I think this vagueness is mainly what kept me from rating this a full five stars.
The Brothers Lionheart is definitely a book I believe has aged well; it's been forty-five years since its first publication, but it still has the power to capture hearts and inspire young readers, as I hope it will continue to do for many decades to come.
A much younger me would have absolutely adored this book, so it's no surprise that the adult me found The Brothers Lionheart so charming—it told a fantasy story we're all familiar with, but looked at themes like suicide and death and revolved around a pair of brothers whose devotion to one another stole my heart. I really loved Lindgren's depiction of the brothers' relationship, with Karl admiring Jonathan for all the qualities that made him golden and Jonathan taking pride in seeing his little brother's achievements. The story was fairly typical, with an evil tyrant and kind-hearted peasant people fighting to take back their freedom, but it was enjoyable to experience and to see Karl grow into himself. I can't help but wonder, though, what exactly Nangiyala represents (and how Jonathan knew so much about it and Nangilima before ever going there): was it a Heaven before Heaven situation, or was it simply Lindgren's take on a children's fantasy world? I think this vagueness is mainly what kept me from rating this a full five stars.
The Brothers Lionheart is definitely a book I believe has aged well; it's been forty-five years since its first publication, but it still has the power to capture hearts and inspire young readers, as I hope it will continue to do for many decades to come.
Skaista grāmata par mīlestību un drosmi cīnīties tās vārdā pat pret nāvi. Viens no retajiem stāstiem, kas salauž sirdi jau no pirmajām lappusēm. Izlasot to, gribas būt labākai, drosmīgākai, priecīgākai, un drusku pastaigāt pa priežu mežu.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book used to be my moms favorite when she was younger and when I got it from her to read I was really curious to see if I would like it as much as she did. I think I first read this book when I was 9 or 10 years old and I loved it so much. I understood why my mom loved it, the characters, the setting, the atmosphere it is all really amazing. Even nowadays I sometimes pick it up and read a little bit and each and every time it makes me happy. It still is an amazing book.