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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
This is a wonderful new series from Isobelle Carmody. Following the little lives of Bily and Zluty (Billy? Bile-y?, Sluty? Zlooty?) twins hatched from a metal egg, the story weaves its way around the tiny part of the world that they inhabit. Bily is timid and conservative, Zluty is adventurous and outgoing, but they are so used to looking out for each other that neither strays far from home.
The rhythm of their lives revolves around the seasons, and when, on the morning before Zluty sets out for the Autumn trip to the Northern Forest, the sky is covered with red, the brothers are full of foreboding but are aware that they must gather supplies from the forest or starve over the Winter.
So, Zluty packs his supplies carefully, and sets off to the Forest determined to return as quickly as possible with everything that they need. But while he is travelling The Red Wind arrives, bringing with it conditions that test the brothers' to their limits.
I am looking forward to the continuing story of Bily and Zluty.
The rhythm of their lives revolves around the seasons, and when, on the morning before Zluty sets out for the Autumn trip to the Northern Forest, the sky is covered with red, the brothers are full of foreboding but are aware that they must gather supplies from the forest or starve over the Winter.
So, Zluty packs his supplies carefully, and sets off to the Forest determined to return as quickly as possible with everything that they need. But while he is travelling The Red Wind arrives, bringing with it conditions that test the brothers' to their limits.
I am looking forward to the continuing story of Bily and Zluty.
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Read this book in primary school and loved it, and I realised that I’d never finished the series. So I’m on a mission to do that.
I just love the vibe of this book. Weird and fantastical, and a bit spooky but also heartwarming.
I just love the vibe of this book. Weird and fantastical, and a bit spooky but also heartwarming.
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Actual rating: 3.5 / 5
Listened to the audiobook, via Borrowbox.
The Details:
Narrated by Isobelle Carmody
Unabridged.
The Narrator
I love when the book is narrated by the author because I feel they are the best person to know the way in which they intended the work to be read... The emphasis and inflections of words and they lyrical way of the story telling. Carmody did just this.
The Story
This was a random borrow today, and I listened to it on and off throughout the day. It hooked me more than I was expecting because it was unexpectedly so emotional and distressing! It carried far more depth than I anticipated and I was pleasantly surprised at the content of the story.
It's a beautiful story of brotherhood and finding inner confidence, alongside a catastrophic natural disaster.
It was so richly described, the little creatures were so sweet and the landscapes showed up quite well in my mind!
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
Listened to the audiobook, via Borrowbox.
The Details:
Narrated by Isobelle Carmody
Unabridged.
The Narrator
I love when the book is narrated by the author because I feel they are the best person to know the way in which they intended the work to be read... The emphasis and inflections of words and they lyrical way of the story telling. Carmody did just this.
The Story
This was a random borrow today, and I listened to it on and off throughout the day. It hooked me more than I was expecting because it was unexpectedly so emotional and distressing! It carried far more depth than I anticipated and I was pleasantly surprised at the content of the story.
It's a beautiful story of brotherhood and finding inner confidence, alongside a catastrophic natural disaster.
It was so richly described, the little creatures were so sweet and the landscapes showed up quite well in my mind!
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
This audiobook was just amazing to listen to. It is read by the author, and I could not but had to gobble the start of this story of Zluty and Bili up.
It is a slowly moving story and we meet these two brothers living their daily lives on the plains with its scarcity and the need to not be wasteful with any of the available resources.
There are also the emotions that link these two brothers together. They are based in an unwavering consideration and love for each other despite all the difference in personality they have.
Australian children's literature is just the best.
It is a slowly moving story and we meet these two brothers living their daily lives on the plains with its scarcity and the need to not be wasteful with any of the available resources.
There are also the emotions that link these two brothers together. They are based in an unwavering consideration and love for each other despite all the difference in personality they have.
Australian children's literature is just the best.
