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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
I...what? That's how it ends!? Are you KIDDING ME!?
I loved Hatchet as a kid, and thus decided to read the other three books about Brian. I was so confused with Brian's Winter, and how it was like an alternate ending for Hatchet, and I guess Paulsen did decide that those events are canon after all? That's not the part that got me riled up though.
THAT FREAKING ENDING DID.
Can we even call it an ending? It just abruptly stopped. It killed my soul! BUT THEN WHAT?
I don't want to spend the rest of my life imagining what came next for Brian Robeson. Are you effing joking with this?
I loved Hatchet as a kid, and thus decided to read the other three books about Brian. I was so confused with Brian's Winter, and how it was like an alternate ending for Hatchet, and I guess Paulsen did decide that those events are canon after all? That's not the part that got me riled up though.
THAT FREAKING ENDING DID.
Can we even call it an ending? It just abruptly stopped. It killed my soul! BUT THEN WHAT?
I don't want to spend the rest of my life imagining what came next for Brian Robeson. Are you effing joking with this?
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Yeah, I think the novelty of discovering that there were more books in the Hatchet series has worn off for me. This book was much less about survival and more about being one with nature which was kind of boring for me. And maybe Paulsen knew that he had to come up with a new story line for Brian, there's only so many times times this poor kid can get stranded in the woods. Sadly, for me, that's the only time I feel that Brian is interesting. Maybe I'm just a bit too old for these YA books :)
"Man proposes. Nature disposes." Probably one of the most memorable lines of the novel, and serves as a reminder that nature is a powerful force that must always be respected and cherished.
I've always loved the Hatchet series, but this may be my favourite book so far. Brian has gone through many challenges and finally finds a balance with himself and nature, his "medicine." While not the final work the series, the end feels like a conclusion and a new beginning. The fact that many of the experiences that Brian had were based on real experiences in the authors life (like a deer jumping in his canoe) only make the story more incredible, and somehow almost unbelievable at the same time.
This novel, like many in the Hatchet series also has the ability to spark inquiry into indigenous culture and history.
I've always loved the Hatchet series, but this may be my favourite book so far. Brian has gone through many challenges and finally finds a balance with himself and nature, his "medicine." While not the final work the series, the end feels like a conclusion and a new beginning. The fact that many of the experiences that Brian had were based on real experiences in the authors life (like a deer jumping in his canoe) only make the story more incredible, and somehow almost unbelievable at the same time.
This novel, like many in the Hatchet series also has the ability to spark inquiry into indigenous culture and history.
I enjoyed this book, but found it to be disappointingly short. It felt like Brian had barely returned to the wilderness, and - poof! - it was over!
This was much much better than 'the River' the #2 in the series. I didn't mean too, but I skipped Brian's Winter. Still, this ended up being a nice read.
I like the idea 'the woods get into you'. I think Brian is very hardcore, but I could see how once you live in sync with nature, it would be very difficult to try and live in society and care about stuff. There is an afterward that Gary says many of these experiences that Brian had were things he went through. He lived in the woods for 12 years. He is writing from experience.
What I really enjoyed about this book is there was no gimmick like in 'the River' to get Brian to the woods. Brian was in therapy and I loved that part of the story and then Brian planned on going back to the woods. There isn't the usual drama, but the peace of being in nature and using his considerable skills to survive. The big scene is with a bear.
It's an interesting little book. I appreciate it's quiet and calm. If people loved hatchet and they love the outdoors, then I can see them enjoying this book. I would go from Hatchet to this one and skip The River. I'll read Brian's Winter and decide if that is worthy of the series later. I also like the quick story, in and out. I also enjoyed the Indian that shows up in the story. He is a good character.
I like the idea 'the woods get into you'. I think Brian is very hardcore, but I could see how once you live in sync with nature, it would be very difficult to try and live in society and care about stuff. There is an afterward that Gary says many of these experiences that Brian had were things he went through. He lived in the woods for 12 years. He is writing from experience.
What I really enjoyed about this book is there was no gimmick like in 'the River' to get Brian to the woods. Brian was in therapy and I loved that part of the story and then Brian planned on going back to the woods. There isn't the usual drama, but the peace of being in nature and using his considerable skills to survive. The big scene is with a bear.
It's an interesting little book. I appreciate it's quiet and calm. If people loved hatchet and they love the outdoors, then I can see them enjoying this book. I would go from Hatchet to this one and skip The River. I'll read Brian's Winter and decide if that is worthy of the series later. I also like the quick story, in and out. I also enjoyed the Indian that shows up in the story. He is a good character.
I really am about two seconds away from buying myself a canoe and running off to the bush for the rest of my life, solely because of this series.
4.5/5 stars
4.5/5 stars
This book was ok. I think Hatchet was the best of Brian’s Saga.
adventurous
slow-paced