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marieintheraw's review against another edition
3.0
I'm glad to have completed out this series, even if it confused me everytime a new book started.
danadoodlereads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
erebus53's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A Leap Book! I get to read an extra book this year and this was it.
I got quite confused when looking at the publication date of this title as it was released in 1985 and the "first" three books in the series weren't published until the 90s. This means that the now familiar cast for those who have read the first 3 books are actually just callbacks or prequels? Mind blown.
In this story Cimorene's son Daystar is come of age and is about to take up a mythic blade to go and seek his father. He's been told very little about how he is supposed to do this.. or where, or with whom?! but armed with a magic sword, his wit, and his good manners, he is off to restore order to the disarray. We meet up with all the main players we know and love, and work together to rein in the meddling wizards.
This is the first book in the series with a male lead which leads me to wonder if the 1980s just weren't ready for a swords and sorcery fantasy about a princess who was sick of all this betrothal and sitting about waiting to be "rescued", in the same way as the 90s? That's just conjecture on my part though. All in all, it's a cute resolution to the saga.
I got quite confused when looking at the publication date of this title as it was released in 1985 and the "first" three books in the series weren't published until the 90s. This means that the now familiar cast for those who have read the first 3 books are actually just callbacks or prequels? Mind blown.
In this story Cimorene's son Daystar is come of age and is about to take up a mythic blade to go and seek his father. He's been told very little about how he is supposed to do this.. or where, or with whom?! but armed with a magic sword, his wit, and his good manners, he is off to restore order to the disarray. We meet up with all the main players we know and love, and work together to rein in the meddling wizards.
This is the first book in the series with a male lead which leads me to wonder if the 1980s just weren't ready for a swords and sorcery fantasy about a princess who was sick of all this betrothal and sitting about waiting to be "rescued", in the same way as the 90s? That's just conjecture on my part though. All in all, it's a cute resolution to the saga.
stefs_library's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
I reread this book from when I was a kid. I remember loving it for its silly references to old-fashioned language and popular fairy tales. It has held up. I laughed a lot while I read it.
If you're in the mood for fractured fairy tales and a super polite main character, this is the book for you. Or for your kids!
If you're in the mood for fractured fairy tales and a super polite main character, this is the book for you. Or for your kids!
sallyavena's review against another edition
4.0
This one brought in some new characters and it livened up the series. I liked watching how the 2 new main charcters developed. Again a fun quick read.
teresaod's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
spootilious's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Read: March 22,2024
Title: Talking to Dragons
Author: Patricia C. Wrede
Title: Talking to Dragons
Author: Patricia C. Wrede
Series : The Enchanted Forest Chronicles #4
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Rating: 2/5
Review:
Review:
As a child I loved the entirety of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. As an adult, I feel as if more than anything I enjoy these books for nostalgia’s sake.
Recap of thoughts on each book:
Recap of thoughts on each book:
I will say Wrede has a unique world and fun characters, and she can definitely put together a one of a kind plot. However, there were a lot of downfalls to this book. Wrede doesn’t seem to have any rhythm, making the writing monotonous and telling, rather than showing experience which I have mention in each of these reviews. It is good for children learning to read but not for those who already enjoy it.
Thoughts on This book:
Thoughts on This book:
There is very little detail in the book. It reads more like a list of what happens to the main character more than anything. I also don’t care for first person unless its done really well or adds something to the story. Unfortunately, that’s not the case here. The story being told in first person adds nothing especially considering there is no emotion or reaction from him. It makes the entirety of the story a bit cold and impersonal.
The novel is also a product of its time and could be taken offense to by individuals that have non-traditional pronouns; considering that the young dragon who has not chosen a sex or gender in the novel is referred to as an ‘it’ repeatedly.
Other than that this has the same things I do like about the other books: Fun themes, fun characters and a unique plot and setting.
Overall, I loved this book as a child and still recommend it to early readers but for learning purposes not entertainment.
QUOTES: N/A
inkfire's review against another edition
4.0
This is the only book out of the series narrated entirely in first-person. It's also probably my favorite, next to the first book, because Shiara doesn't just decide to be polite and like it, but rather she struggles with not wanting to be polite, but doing it anyway - and meaning it! :)
I like to imagine that, given enough time, the development would become permanent. With some people, at least.
I like to imagine that, given enough time, the development would become permanent. With some people, at least.
innocuus's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Definitely the weakest of the series, but after finding out this one was actually written first and the others are technically prequels that makes sense.
Content Warnings
Minor: War and Death