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I was given the first three Redwall books by my sister years ago, and because of The Rules, I will not read all of the books. This book was the first in the series and the first I had read.
The books plod along at a predictable pace. The characters unfold and are representations of persons. It takes getting used to, reading about mice who really are people yet remain mice. Or weasels. Or rats. But it all makes sense after some time.
This book was not that enjoyable because I view reading these b ...more
The books plod along at a predictable pace. The characters unfold and are representations of persons. It takes getting used to, reading about mice who really are people yet remain mice. Or weasels. Or rats. But it all makes sense after some time.
This book was not that enjoyable because I view reading these b ...more
It's funny how your enjoyment and perception of a book can change based when you chose to read it. I picked this up as a kid, probably read a few pages and put it down, and decided to read it as an adult. And I loved it! Yes, it's a children's novel with cute animal characters, but there are timeless themes, like the hero's journey, good vs. evil, courage and perseverance, bravery and kindness. And there is a fair amount of violence, so I would recommend this for YA readers.
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