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meduse_jalouse 's review for:
The Black Cauldron
by Lloyd Alexander
In the intro to The Black Cauldron, Lloyd Alexander wrote: "Although an imaginary world, Prydain is essentially not too different from our real one, where humor and heartbreak, joy and sadness are closely interwoven. The choices and decisions that face a frequently baffled Assistant Pig-Keeper are no easier than the ones we ourselves face. Even in a fantasy realm, growing up is accomplished not without cost."
I can't think of much to add to that. That pretty perfectly encapsulates not only why I love the Prydain Chronicles, but why they resonate so strongly with millions of readers.
The Black Cauldron is probably the most "traditional" mythical fantasy book in the series (excepting The High King, I suppose) but it's also very touching and personal. Alexander had a gift for giving words to big feelings, and for telling stories that you might have heard before but in a way that made you consider them differently.
I can't think of much to add to that. That pretty perfectly encapsulates not only why I love the Prydain Chronicles, but why they resonate so strongly with millions of readers.
The Black Cauldron is probably the most "traditional" mythical fantasy book in the series (excepting The High King, I suppose) but it's also very touching and personal. Alexander had a gift for giving words to big feelings, and for telling stories that you might have heard before but in a way that made you consider them differently.