Tait answers “I am thinking about starting this series...”

Brian asked this question about Redwall (Redwall, #1):

I am thinking about starting this series but have a question to those that have read it. What would be the best way to read the series chronological order or how they were published? Can you follow the story if you go the publish route?? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Tait Sougstad Any series written with a good sense of development should be read in publishing order, this one included. This preserves the original order of discov…moreAny series written with a good sense of development should be read in publishing order, this one included. This preserves the original order of discovery intended by the author. Reading out of order may diminish the pleasure of discovery by answering questions before the reader has a chance to ask them. For example, reading in chronological order would highlight the activity of Martin the Warrior, without giving the reader the chance to wonder who he was and why he was venerated in the original Redwall. The prequels also double-back and develop some of the meaning in books published earlier that take place later in time, refreshing the read and creating continuity.

Yes, as other people have answered, this requires the reader to be active and remember details as the timeline skips around, but it's worth it if the author is intentional in how he develops his world.(less)

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