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A review by tolkientalker
The Legend of Luke by Brian Jacques
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.