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The Book of Three is one of those classic fantasy novels you see on "Top ___" lists and the shelves of used bookshops with a fantasy section of any redeeming value. However, it doesn't rank up there with the best of the bunch and you don't hear people raving about it. I needed to find out what was up with this little book and so I did.
It's a fun, mostly-light fantasy adventure about a headstrong boy who wants to live life, not wallow in the wake of a blacksmith or spend his days as an assistant ...more
It's a fun, mostly-light fantasy adventure about a headstrong boy who wants to live life, not wallow in the wake of a blacksmith or spend his days as an assistant ...more
I stumbled across THE BOOK OF THREE in the local bookstore right after I had finished THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, and I had nary a clue I was about to fall under a deep spell woven by the masterly Lloyd Alexander. I literally could not read these books fast enough. I couldn't stop thinking about the Assistant Pig Keeper named Taran and his dear friends and companions, Eilonwy, Fflewddurr, Gwydion, and poor mistreated Gurgi.
Truth to tell, if forced to choose between Tolkien's Middle Earth and ...more
Truth to tell, if forced to choose between Tolkien's Middle Earth and ...more
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Aug 30, 2007
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A childhood favorite which remains one of the most wonderful books I've ever read.
Part of what makes it so engaging is the unconventional nature of the protagonists, all of whom are defined as much by the faults as by their virtues: Taran, far from being a "Marty Stu", is infuriatingly impetuous, hotheaded, and stubborn (a character so well-defined that until others pointed it out, i never noticed that his appearance was never described); Eilonwy, far from being a "Mary Sue", is scatterbrained, ...more
Part of what makes it so engaging is the unconventional nature of the protagonists, all of whom are defined as much by the faults as by their virtues: Taran, far from being a "Marty Stu", is infuriatingly impetuous, hotheaded, and stubborn (a character so well-defined that until others pointed it out, i never noticed that his appearance was never described); Eilonwy, far from being a "Mary Sue", is scatterbrained, ...more
Why did it take me this long to start this series. Such a wonderful adventure, with such likable characters. Sword fights, humble hero who starts off as a nobody, friendship, unlikely group finding friendship. Whats not to love. Will be buying this series.
Book 1: Dewey's 24 hour read-a-thon
Would have given a longer/better review if I wasn't participating in this event.
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Book 1: Dewey's 24 hour read-a-thon
Would have given a longer/better review if I wasn't participating in this event.
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