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This book was recommended to me as being similar to the wingfeather saga. I agree, there are some similarities, but this trilogy is definitely a King David reimagining, whereas the wingfeather saga was an original concept. The way the author narrated it was humorous, and I like the segments that involved the feechiefolk, but I wish the illusions to the Bible were more subtle. I’d rather just read a retelling without fantasy elements than one that just follows scripture very closely but adds in whimsical, fantasy elements. Unsure if I will continue.

abicarr's review against another edition

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I read this aloud to the boys, ages 7 and 5. My 7yo loved it but most of it was lost on my 5yo. He liked the bits with Dobro the feechie boy the best :) It is a fictional version of when Saul chooses young David the shepherd to be king. Instead, King Darrow chooses Aidan to be the Wilderking. It is fantastically well-written and I really enjoyed it! I'd like to continue the series but maybe in a year or so when my youngest would be more interested. Our favorite part was when they were all in the mine, singing their miners' song.

rachel9's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

4.0

ljzitzmann's review

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adventurous fast-paced

leaveittolucie's review

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adventurous challenging hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This story really reminds me of David and Goliath. One of my favorite bible stories

lucythebuller13's review against another edition

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4.0

Ahhh, nostalgia.

bpmeyers81's review against another edition

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5.0

Read this to see if my girls would like it and I loved it! Retelling of David and Goliath.

Enjoyed the second listen with the girls and they loved it too!

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