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A review by wwatts1734
The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander
5.0
The Chronicles of Prydain tell the story of young Taran, the Assistant Pig Keeper, who embarks on several adventures to battle evil in the mythical Kingdom of Prydain, a land modeled after Wales. The stories are based on Welsh mythology, but Alexander makes the stories very accessible to modern young readers. The characters in these stories are very well developed - the assistant Pig Keeper who would be a hero, the young lady who is the heiress to a line of magic princesses, the would be bard, a furry companion who provides comic relief. All of these characters grow in their own ways and develop to the delight of readers. The stories are engaging and the setting is wonderful.
Many readers have comparied the Chronicles of Prydain to Tolkien's Lord of the Rings triology. In my opinion this is an unfair comparison, as Tolkien had a completely different mythological basis for his stories, and also because Alexander wrote his Prydain stories for young adults. While I don't believe that the Prydain saga is better than Tolkien's saga, I do believe that it has tremendous merit and can stand on its own.
I would recommend the Prydain chronicles to anyone who enjoys fantasy novels or young adult novels. This series is a must-read for young adults who want to read novels that offer adventure and a healthy dose of imagination.
Many readers have comparied the Chronicles of Prydain to Tolkien's Lord of the Rings triology. In my opinion this is an unfair comparison, as Tolkien had a completely different mythological basis for his stories, and also because Alexander wrote his Prydain stories for young adults. While I don't believe that the Prydain saga is better than Tolkien's saga, I do believe that it has tremendous merit and can stand on its own.
I would recommend the Prydain chronicles to anyone who enjoys fantasy novels or young adult novels. This series is a must-read for young adults who want to read novels that offer adventure and a healthy dose of imagination.