A review by karathagan
Lord Brocktree by Brian Jacques

adventurous dark hopeful medium-paced

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

3.5

Revisiting a beloved series from my childhood. I decided to start with the first in chronological order, not the first published, so this didn't cover any of actual Redwall. Still the classic species, wholesome bickering, medieval analogies, ancient prophecies, plenty of battle and plenty of food. I had recalled the food element with great fondness and I was not disappointed. Everything sounded delicious and magical - with one exception. A savory cheese and onion...flan. Very off-putting. Something I had forgotten about was the written dialects. I think they may have been helpful and enhancing as a child, but I'm definitely not into it now. It was enjoyable, with quality storytelling and relationship building. I'm not going to read more of the series now because they're such a commitment. Oh -- the scenery is very nice as well, always lovely depictions of the great outdoors.