shieldbearer's review
4.0
One of the more unique ones in the series, Salamandastron blends its multi-threaded plot together well and has a cast of lovable characters.
liveglavlove's review
5.0
I had this book as a kid and read it till it fell apart. Rereading as an adult, I'm pleased to find out definitely ages well. I can clearly see where my love for fantasy epics began. And you can't beat the food descriptions!
zenithharpink's review
5.0
Another book in this series that is absolutely amazing! These books are the prototypical adventure book-the worlds that are unlocked while reading, the adventures that readers get to go on, the characters that you laugh and cry with. These books are absolutely fabulous!
Mara was mildly irritating at the outset of this book, but she grew..and grew on me as well. I loved the divergent adventures-in the previous book, it felt a little overwhelming, but this time it was perfectly balanced, and everything came together well in the end. This made for a complete and satisfying read.
Food, humor, and characters, as always are stellar. I'm pretty sure Redwall Abbey is Heaven.
I recommend to all people who love reading, adventure, or better who are already fans of the series. Such an excellent book in a fabulous series!
Mara was mildly irritating at the outset of this book, but she grew..and grew on me as well. I loved the divergent adventures-in the previous book, it felt a little overwhelming, but this time it was perfectly balanced, and everything came together well in the end. This made for a complete and satisfying read.
Food, humor, and characters, as always are stellar. I'm pretty sure Redwall Abbey is Heaven.
I recommend to all people who love reading, adventure, or better who are already fans of the series. Such an excellent book in a fabulous series!
kmf54321's review
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
caydencj's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
manonastrid's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Once again Brian Jacques has brought us back to the Redwall Abbey. In this one we learn about the Badger Lord and how he overcame the adversities of his youth, became a guardian to a lost child, and defeated those who brought death and destruction to his Mountain. Join his Ward on her path of discovery to fulfilling her destiny.
mcribsy13's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
birdkeeperklink's review
1.0
I didn't like Mattimeo, but I think this was the one where I decided I was really done with the series. It had ceased to have any meaning to me, and I felt like Jacques was just writing the same thing over and over and over.