Reviews

Triss by Brian Jacques

addiestanley's review against another edition

2.0

Unfortunately on the weaker end of the Redwall series. The pacing was off, the villains weren't scary, the characters felt like bad Xeroxes of prior Redwall personalities and lacked their usual charm, and I think it was a huge narrative mistake to recount the final battle as a secondhand memoir from a completely unknown voice rather than as, well, an actual battle. But, y'know...it's still Redwall. <3

gossamer_lens's review against another edition

4.0

This is a great story it is an adventure in of itself which is enhanced due to the series. I loved it!!!!

shinaka's review against another edition

4.0

Maybe it's because I really love squirrels but I really liked "Triss." The book may have been formulaic and contrived at times but she was the FIRST FEMALE EVER to carry Martin's sword and also, she was simply AWESOME.

shivary's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

percystjoan's review against another edition

5.0

never been this devastated by the death of a redwall villain....captain plugg firetail i will never forget u

numinousspirit's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

bookish_b's review

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

zenithharpink's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 stars. It took me over 4 months to finish this, but I don't blame the book. This was another fun read in the series, but not necessarily a standout. I couldn't really get behind Scarum, which I found frustrating since he was such a prominent character. The other characters were great-villains included. I think if there was a clear, featured hero/ine (which based on the title you'd think would be Triss), but the narrative was so split and even when Triss's portion of the story was featured, she never really dominated the spotlight. I did enjoy the various layers of the story, and, of course, the food!

I recommend to fans of Redwall & fantasy in general - this is a great adventure read!

hjoyner12's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Not as exciting as The Sable Queen, but more succinct 

bookycnidaria's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery and Violence