Redwall (Redwall, Book 1) by Brian Jacques
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Book Reviews of Redwall (Redwall, Book 1)
Book Review: Wonderful book
Summary: 4 Stars
At 4.5/5 stars (too bad Amazon doesn't let me give out additional half-stars) Redwall is one of the greatest children's books ever, but it's also a good read for teens and adults. I didn't start reading Redwall till I was in my late teens after my younger brother brought home a copy. I'd heard about it, and it was even more popular when I was younger. I was not disappointed. I understand that Redwall's detractors cite the violence in these books, but violence happens. Some might not feel that this is appropriate for young ones, but these books are very good, and fighting existed in the Middle Ages, and we learn about it.
Some people complain the characters are flat. Well, keep in mind that this is a book geared towards a younger audience, and that Brian Jacques focused on the descriptions of surroundings, sights, and action - lots of action and adventure - for his target audience. Some books do better with a larger amount of character development, but the action and adventure here is what adds to Redwall. This book may not be for everyone, but Mr. Jacques is still an excellent author with a imaginative mind and a wonderful idea that he spun a fantastic story from.
Book Review: Redwall
Summary: 4 Stars
I read this book a long time ago and remembered that it was decent. The title comes from a place in the woods where a group of animals live. There are mice, badgers, foxes and all sorts of them there. Their home comes under attack by a rat warlord named Cluny and his minions and it is up to one of the meekest of Redwall's inhabitants, a mouse named Matthias, to find a way to stop him. He embarks upon a hunt for the sword of a legendary warrior called Martin, to put up a defense against Cluny's hordes. Along the way, he meets many interesting characters and some scary foes, chief among these the villainous Asmosdeus. This book has a well-told story that was inspired by Watership Down I think and Cluny is very interesting, as well as his army. The characters from Redwall are well done also, each with sharply-defined personalities and traits. The quest for Martin's sword is another strong point as well as the final battle for Redwall. There wasn't anything that really stood out as bad for me about this one, but it is just a children's book, though one of high rank.Book Review: Redwall
Summary: 4 Stars
First of all let me say I quite enjoyed the book. If you are completely new to the Redwall series you should know that it is basically an epic tale about war between several types of animals. This is in every book in the Redwall Series!
Now you shouldn't shun this book just because it deals with a slightly childish topic. All characters have a near human personality and either have your heartfelt compassion or solid dislike. Now I don't want to go into to much detail, but the story follows the general plot of everyone being happy, bad things happen, good vs. bad, good guys win. The book also has a few flaws. The story has a sort of repeating tone to it, meaning that is sometimes gets a little boring.
Overall I gave this book a 4/5 since it is intriguing yet dull in certain areas. Check out the book for yourself and see how you like it.
Book Review: Redwall
Summary: 4 Stars
This book is different from the others! The feel for the story is not the same, in my opinion, as the others, but it is good. The only con is the few bad words here and there. Otherwise, it is a good story and Cluny is one of my favorite bad guys. The story was adventuresome and exciting, and sad sometimes. The clues were fun and the characters were well designed. Some got annoying, some you liked no matter what, and others were just OK. I would definitely buy this book.Book Review: A good read
Summary: 4 Stars
A good read for any age, an enchanting story of a young mouse who's courage is inspiring and only one in many stories of the enchanting series that will inspire you, make you laugh, cry, and keeps you wanting more, from the humble Moles and they're "Molespeech" to the peaceful and couragous Mice that inhabit Redwall, Brian Jacques's "Redwall" is A treasure that you and your family will love