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kathleenwest16's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
english_lady03's review
3.0
This was the first novel by this author I've listened to. I chose this one since I have a few of them on my Kindle.
It think they're technically YA books, but I enjoyed it as an adult. Imagine an epic fantasy story, with shades of The Hobbit: but with rabbits. Yes, all the characters are anthropomorphized talking rabbits who have their own society and culture, sail ships and wield swords.
Its actually rather a good concept. Its not the first time a fantasy story has been written with animals as the protagonists (Brian Jacques Tales of Redwall would be the most notable example), but its done pretty well.
It think they're technically YA books, but I enjoyed it as an adult. Imagine an epic fantasy story, with shades of The Hobbit: but with rabbits. Yes, all the characters are anthropomorphized talking rabbits who have their own society and culture, sail ships and wield swords.
Its actually rather a good concept. Its not the first time a fantasy story has been written with animals as the protagonists (Brian Jacques Tales of Redwall would be the most notable example), but its done pretty well.
sparkdust's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Dull. Derivative. Adds nothing of note to the children’s fantasy genre. I understand it’s the first of a prequel trilogy, but that should make it engaging and accessible to even those who know not of the original series. I thought the audiobook narrator made poor accent decisions — why is Fleck, a coal-miner born and raised and proud, not also a rabbit with a Scottish accent? Dreary. At least it was only 2 hours long.
justicepirate's review
3.0
A short book that tells the side story in the Green Ember series but before everything that happened in the stories that are book one and two. Fleck is a hard worker and truly loved and respected his father. He ends up receiving the trust of the king and fighting along side of him in order to find honor for the rabbits. It was not bad. It was a nice tie-in!!
samiwise's review
adventurous
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rheren's review
4.0
Another fun book in the Green Ember series, this one is a story set far in the past. It starts out very slow, but the ending is terrific, and worth the wait. More of a novella than a novel.
jennchandler's review
4.0
3.5 I didn't enjoy this one as much as I did the Green Ember. It was alright, but it didn't captivate me.
gretchenlouise's review
5.0
Our beloved The Green Ember is dotted with references to Whitson Mariner and The Black Star of Kingston. In this first of the Tales of Old Natalia, S.D. Smith tells the story behind the story. Digging into the deep history of our favorite characters in The Green Ember, we get to hear of Fleck, Galt, Prince Lander, and the Battle of Ayman Lake.
A short, heartwarming read with absolutely enchanting illustrations, The Black Star of Kingston belongs on the shelf of every fan of The Green Ember. “My place beside you…”
A short, heartwarming read with absolutely enchanting illustrations, The Black Star of Kingston belongs on the shelf of every fan of The Green Ember. “My place beside you…”
darthchrista's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed learning some of the stories referenced in the other books. These characters also are very real and relatable. Yes, even though they are rabbits.