Redwall (Redwall, Book 1) by Brian Jacques
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Book Reviews of Redwall (Redwall, Book 1)
Book Review: Redwall
Summary: 5 Stars
Redwall
"Fur and whisker, tooth and claw,
All who enter by our door,
Nuts and herbs, leaves and fruits,
Berries, tubers, plants and roots,
Silver fish whose life we take
Only for a meal to make."
It is summer at Redwall Abbey. Mice, Moles, Hedgehogs, Badgers and many other woodland creatures are preparing for a great feast in honor of the beginning of Summer of the Late Rose. Amidst all of the happiness, a terrible villain by the name of Cluny the Scourge is on his way to take the beautiful sandstone Abbey of Redwall as his own and crush anything and everything in his way. The safety of Redwall and its inhabitants depends upon a small, nearly insignificant young mouse named Matthias. This is the story of Redwall, by Brian Jacques.
Despite the woodland creatures that make up the cover and characters in the book, the imagery in Jacques' writing makes it PG-13 at times (depending on if the reader can "see" the story. Since the story is set in medieval times, Jacques was not afraid to keep some half-intense violence in the book. Some authors write books just for reading. However, Jacques was able to include riddles and puzzles in to his books. It makes the reader interact and get "sucked" into the books. You can almost see the action!
At the end of the book, many questions are sure to form in any experienced reader's mind. Luckily, these questions are answered by the equally fantastic books after it in the enchanting Mossflower Woods for the reader to enjoy! But be warned! The imagery in the book (and the ones after it) may put a sanguinary image in the mind of some readers, depending on how "mature" they are.
In conclusion, all book worms, young or old can find a little piece of happiness in this whimsical tale and the many that come after it. Redwall is a great book because it has a sort of spell with it that makes readers want to visit the beautiful sandstone abbey. This book is undoubtedly one of the best books of our time.
Book Review: A series that changed me! Can't wait for my children to read them.
Summary: 5 Stars
I started reading the Redwall series my freshman year in high school. A little late, but I didn't much like to read and my bookworm boyfriend thought I'd enjoy them. So glad I did! I loved the stories and characters so much and it honestly helped me in a time of a lot of confusion for me. I had lost faith in... everything. I fell in love with the relationships they had and the community they created in the abbey. I wanted MY family to be closer and live in a way where the members support the whole.
It also let me believe that even without religion, a group of people could live harmoniously and spiritually. That sounds so silly when you think about it as a bunch of animals but the world Brian Jacques creates can really speak to some people... and it did to me. Not only that, the adventures were fun and the storyline very entertaining I think to both children and adults. I soon began reading so much more and now I have a whole room dedicated to a library. You hear how Harry Potter did that for many children and teens... The Redwall series did that for me! Now I'm a teacher and a mother and I try to spread the joy of this series wherever I can! Thanks so much to the inventive author who changed me to the core.
Book Review: A perfect blend of fantasy storytelling and mature themes.
Summary: 5 Stars
You'll find this book in the Childrens section, but more in the vein of 'The secret of Nimh' or 'Watership' down, it never reads down to the age of its target audience.
I first picked this book up about ten years ago and finally got back to it this summer. I will as others before me, compare it to Harry Potter. I have enjoyed both series very much, but I admit to feeling this is the superior collection.
The book weighs in at about 350 pages. The pace is quick and dense, but never convoluted. All kinds of adventures and subplots are woven into the main theme of good vs. evil. To expand on my comparison, I always felt a litte unsatisfied by some of the overwheming candy gloss in Harry Potter. I love candy gloss, but I appreciate an expensive beer as well. Whereas Harry Potter is a Childrens book that can be appreciated by adults, Redwall is a Novel that is written for everyone with a passion for fantasy.
I hope I am being clear. i figure myself someone who will be a toys r us kid for life, but I've always appreciated a conversation that does not speak to me as though I am five. I don't like being protected from the world. I want my imagination to be free. Redwall satisfies me completely.
Book Review: A Timeless Story
Summary: 5 Stars
I would like to say first regarding one reviewer's disgruntled comments about the level of violence in this book: this book is NOT for young children, nor are the other books in the series. They are meant for young adults, and I think a lot of people are misguided into thinking the books are for children because they feature talking animals. This is not so, but that should not detract from the absolutely wonderful story Brian Jacques has created. The story of brave Matthias the abbey mouse learning his true calling and becoming a warrior mouse is a wonderfully crafted adventure, complete with memorable villains, unforgettable scenarios, and breath-taking visuals. The depth of detail Brian Jacques goes into describing things is so good, you can almost smell the food served at the feasts.
I have read this book so many times, the binding has wore down and pages are starting to fall right out of the book. I highly recommend it---but remember, it's not for children!
Book Review: A great start to an interesting series
Summary: 5 Stars
I strted Redwall in the sixth grade and became hooked right away because the books are very appealing to a young student like myself. It had action, it had mystery,it had history,and it had great villains that were really nasty nd you were happy when they were destroyed. This book I thought was a great beginning because it introduced us to loveble characters and had a great storyline. Matthias a young mouse from Redwall must set out and look for the sword,scabbard,and armor of the legendary warrior mouse Martin. With this he must become the new warrior and defend the Abbey from a clan of villains led by a a terrible villainous Rat. I will not spoil the end or the specifics for you but I will highly recomend it to anyone who loves adeventure books and is a young child who likes to read. I also recomend parents to encourage their children to read this book and all the others.