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a_chickletz's review against another edition
3.0
I was able to come across a complete set of Prydain books! Since I enjoyed elements of 'The Black Cauldron' film, I wanted to read the books it was based off of.
I liked the characters, I liked how the book was a mixture of Lord of the Rings and Chronicles of Narnia.
I feel thought that the world building lacks, and I can't really picture the geographical landscape nor can I understand who is on what side.
I'm enjoying it and I'm willing to give the second book a go. Maybe I'll have more full of a review for that one.
I liked the characters, I liked how the book was a mixture of Lord of the Rings and Chronicles of Narnia.
I feel thought that the world building lacks, and I can't really picture the geographical landscape nor can I understand who is on what side.
I'm enjoying it and I'm willing to give the second book a go. Maybe I'll have more full of a review for that one.
bethanydark's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tabbrower's review against another edition
3.25
not quite for me--what a breathtaking pace!--but sweet and fun and probably wonderful for its audience ❤️
ahhhhginger's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
felixmarauder's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This was fine. I noticed a lot of similarities to other fantasy books (LotR, Sword of Truth, etc) but not knowing when it was written, I'm not sure which was the creator or if it's a trope. I could see this being a good primer on fantasy reading for middle grade but I was bored and uninterested. 30 years ago though, I likely would have loved this.
amycameron14's review against another edition
5.0
Loved the inclusion of Welsh mythology. I've read plenty of fantasy novels in my life, yet this one still manages to feel wonderfully fresh. I highly recommend it. Also, Eilonwy is just fantastic!
harmonictempest's review against another edition
4.0
Fine child’s adventure fantasy. I felt better once I realized it was intended for children. It was delightful and fun to read, though as an adult it felt a little like a series of cool set pieces connected by rails.