A review by lalicurates
Redwall by Brian Jacques

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

 What a charming adventure story! I read this as part of my Amnesia Reads TBR project- books I know I have read but don't remember any details. I can definitely see how this became such a successful and popular series. We meet such a broad cast of memorable characters, and I vaguely recall that we revisit many of these characters in other books. The plot and themes are suitable for a young middle grade audience- the bad guys have clearly defined bad morals, the good guys have clear positive traits- but the vocabulary and length of the book keeps it engaging for older readers. The story doesn't shy away from violence and death, but it portrays these things in a way that suits the world, and also doesn't dwell too long on these events which I think helps keep these topics digestible for younger readers. I definitely look forward to re-reading the other books from this series that I own (possibly reading the whole series? There's a lot of books.) 
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