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and_abelard_reads's review against another edition
4.0
I can remember 3 things from reading this book about 15 years ago
1 - There was a quest with a fancy boat
2 - Castaways and found family abound
3 - It made me cry.
Not a bad impact for a children's afternoon-read. (I read a LOT and the fact I can't remember lots of them and can't mark them off on GR is deeply distressing for me.)
1 - There was a quest with a fancy boat
2 - Castaways and found family abound
3 - It made me cry.
Not a bad impact for a children's afternoon-read. (I read a LOT and the fact I can't remember lots of them and can't mark them off on GR is deeply distressing for me.)
madmadammim's review against another edition
5.0
Good for 2nd-6th, and possibly any grade higher that would like it. It is about little fuzzy animals, there is no language, bad humor, or any sort of magic at all- just talking animals and slight violence.
piepieb's review against another edition
4.0
This story was a little bit different than any other Redwall tale. For one thing, it was a story within a story- how Martin the Warrior left Redwall to find out more about his father, Luke. The only major villain in this book, too, was the dastardly villain Vilu Daskar- there wasn't really an enemy in the first storyline, that of Trimp, Martin, Gonff, and the others.
I enjoyed reading about Martin's family and history- his grandma Windred; Luke and his wife Sayna, and friends they met along the way, such as the "berserk" Ranguvar. I also enjoyed seeing characters and learning more about others that I had met in previous books- Skipper of Otters and his two brothers; Ferdy and Coggs; Bella, formerly of Brockhall; and the very old and very fragile Abbess Germaine.
In conclusion, I wish I could attend a Redwall Abbey feast! ;)
I enjoyed reading about Martin's family and history- his grandma Windred; Luke and his wife Sayna, and friends they met along the way, such as the "berserk" Ranguvar. I also enjoyed seeing characters and learning more about others that I had met in previous books- Skipper of Otters and his two brothers; Ferdy and Coggs; Bella, formerly of Brockhall; and the very old and very fragile Abbess Germaine.
In conclusion, I wish I could attend a Redwall Abbey feast! ;)
cherryvillegirl's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was a fun adventure in the land of Redwall.
I was a bit confused to start with, as I didn't expect the format it took, but once I settled in, I really appreciated the way Jacques told the story.
There were loads of twists, turns, and obstacles throughout the plot, keeping everything exciting.
I also enjoyed the characters, especially Gonff and Beau (I have a soft spot for the hares). However, by the end, there were so many of them, I had a hard time keeping them all straight. It might take another read or two to really keep everyone in their places.
Overall, I was glad I read this one!
I was a bit confused to start with, as I didn't expect the format it took, but once I settled in, I really appreciated the way Jacques told the story.
There were loads of twists, turns, and obstacles throughout the plot, keeping everything exciting.
I also enjoyed the characters, especially Gonff and Beau (I have a soft spot for the hares). However, by the end, there were so many of them, I had a hard time keeping them all straight. It might take another read or two to really keep everyone in their places.
Overall, I was glad I read this one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Slavery
Minor: Cannibalism
booknerdlyn's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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? Yes
4.5
kerveros's review against another edition
4.0
I have always enjoyed this book. Discovering the truth behind Martin's fathers disappearance and hearing his tale is interesting. In the world of Redwall bravery obviously runs in families!
For the most part all of the characters in this book are new, you have some little bits with Martin, Gonf et al from Mossflower, but the majority of the book is devoted to Luke and his quest to try and reunite with his son.
Although Luke's legend is interesting I must admit I very much enjoy the scenes back at Redwall abbey. You can almost picture an otter on the roof of the abbey as the weathervane is being put up (and if you can't trust me - it is a comical imagining!)
For the most part all of the characters in this book are new, you have some little bits with Martin, Gonf et al from Mossflower, but the majority of the book is devoted to Luke and his quest to try and reunite with his son.
Although Luke's legend is interesting I must admit I very much enjoy the scenes back at Redwall abbey. You can almost picture an otter on the roof of the abbey as the weathervane is being put up (and if you can't trust me - it is a comical imagining!)
tolkientalker's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/3.75 stars...I would say 4...but the Dibbons (the child animals) were especially annoying in this tale.
And yet, I understand why. This book is seriously dark and sad in some places--so far the darkest Jacques book I've read (reading chronologically, so don't quote me on that yet) so naturally the author wanted to balance out lost-innocence/darkness of some characters with the innocence and naivete of others. Yes, perhaps the dibbons characters were a bit too overwhelming (I'm looking at you, Chugger...*glare*). Yet, I understand the motivation behind it and that's what makes me so stinking torn.If it wasn't for the overdone childish characters, you would have a story similar to the likes of Tolkien (in theme). There's tragedy, there's beauty, there's friendship and loyalty in situations that just seem flat out hopeless.
Some say Jacques gets a bit repetitive in his tales, which may be true, but they still know how to tug on the heart strings.
If you can stomach the obnoxious little ones (Chugger and Gomphlet), I recommend it.
If only for the cannibal otter...seriously...that guy was my favorite
And yet, I understand why. This book is seriously dark and sad in some places--so far the darkest Jacques book I've read (reading chronologically, so don't quote me on that yet) so naturally the author wanted to balance out lost-innocence/darkness of some characters with the innocence and naivete of others. Yes, perhaps the dibbons characters were a bit too overwhelming (I'm looking at you, Chugger...*glare*). Yet, I understand the motivation behind it and that's what makes me so stinking torn.If it wasn't for the overdone childish characters, you would have a story similar to the likes of Tolkien (in theme). There's tragedy, there's beauty, there's friendship and loyalty in situations that just seem flat out hopeless.
Some say Jacques gets a bit repetitive in his tales, which may be true, but they still know how to tug on the heart strings.
If you can stomach the obnoxious little ones (Chugger and Gomphlet), I recommend it.
katekat's review against another edition
4.0
I first read the Redwall books years ago and I still enjoy them when I recently re-read them. I love the world building and the creativity with which these animals were anthropomorphized. The level of description is really well done and very detailed. So adventurous and so very entertaining.