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"He is a wonderful storyteller, immersed in his own kingdom." -"The Guardian"
"Not since Roald Dahl have children filled their shelves so compulsively." -"The Times"
"Not since Roald Dahl have children filled their shelves so compulsively." -"The Times"
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The fourteenth wonderful adventure in the best-selling Redwall series, reissued with a fantastic new cover look
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As an avid Redwall fan for many years, I had awaited this upcoming novel with great excitement. I was not intially disappointed, this is definitely a decent read, but certainly not a Redwall classic.
There is a good storyline, a young otter named Deyna is abducted by the evil Juskarath clan, while fifteen seasons later he runs away to seek his home of Redwall where his sister and mother still dwell. This had the potential to be great, but was flawed from the start.
Deyna's sister Mhera, was a decent emough heroine, although the outcome of her plot was revealed far too early. Her old friend Gundil, despite being one of the best characters, was pushed to the side to make way for highly annoying newcomer, Fwirl. There is ample comic relief provided by Boorab and Nimbalo, and although there are slightly too many songs, most of them are good.
The big downfall in this novel was a lack of a decent villain. Sawney Rath is quickly killed to make way for Gruven Zann, who is simply laughably pitiable. Eefera and Vallug Bowbeast are nastly, but you can't decide which one to hate more. The final bad guy, Ruggan Bor, is prety evil, but doesn't get his comeuppance at the end. Russano the Wise makes a cameo appearance, but like Floburt, Egbert and many others, he could have done with more characterisation. There are quite a few adult themes covered in this novel, Poskra the alcoholic, Nimbalo is abused by his father, Deyna is abducted and there is romance and insanity. All in all, a good read, but not one of Jacques best, and if you are a newcomer to Redwall, I suggest you look elsewhere first.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are a Redwall reader, you will know as well as I do that the Redwall books are excellent beyond belief. However, I had started to notice that the plots seemed to fade into one another and become all to similar. This saddened me, as I did not want my favourite book series to drop in its high standards. However, once I had read 'The Taggerung', I knew that my fears had been in vain. The plotline is unlike any other Redwall one - a true tale of mystery, determination and true colours shining through. If you do nothing else this summer, read this.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Apart from the original, I think this is the best Rewall book ever. Why? It's just so different! This time Brian Jacques has almost changed the monotonous old Redwall formula (i.e. Random guy gets a summoning from M the warrior to go on a quest, finds the route through riddles hidden in a song... etc). Rolicking adventure is replaced by an emotionally charged plot, with it's joys and sorrows, victories and defeats, and it's refreshingly new, nothing like the disappointing 'Lord Brocktree'. Being the latest book chronologically also has it's advantages, as this brings in a whole cast of new characters (as well as keeping two of the old). And the characters are just great! Sawney Rath, the adoptive father of Tagg who changes from almighty cheftain to old bodger, Nimbalo the harvestmouse, brought up by a cruel father and wanting to prove himself, Rukky the mysterious otter healer... they are all marvellously placed forward in the development of the story.
And there's more. This time Redwall itself is given a new, more organised feel. There's a dibbun choir, wallguards, music teacher... This time there's a badgerlord without bloodwrath, Russano the wise (yay!)... this time there's real friendship, hatred, romance... and, to the disappointment of some fans I guess, not much action (there's not even a main bad guy, and no final showdown)...
I just hope that other books will feature Deyna and his friends, Fwirl, Broogle and Rosabel, Mhera and Filorn, Old Hoarg, Boorab (he actually made me laugh out loud). They're simply amazing characters, and Brian Jacques has simply done an amazing job on this, his latest book...
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A Tale Of Redwall
Just One, Of The Many Tales Of Redwall, Amazing Book. My Favourite Book Series, By My Favourite Author Brian Jacques.
Published 4 months ago by Desai1234
The Taggerung
This has got to be the best book I have ever read - And I have read alot. This is the best of the Redwall books, and I think it is a definit must have for every Redwall fan. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2009
good good good
I think that this has been one of the best books in the series. I really like the Redwall books and I have nearly the whole series. I liked it because 1. Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2007 by Ms. Linda D. Wadas
My faviourte book.
Im not much of an intellectual when it comes to Reading books, I dont spend much of my time enjoying it, so this review comes from someone who probably dosent have much of an... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2007 by skills!
had the potential to be so much better
I was very disappointed with this book. It sounded as if it was going to change the formula of the other redwall books, which was getting a bit repetitive, but really there wasnt... Read more
Published on 23 April 2003
Another glittering read from the star of fiction
once again, Brian Jacques has excelled himself. In this, the fourteenth book in the incredible Redwall series, he manages once more to retain a gripping plot, whilst showing how it... Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2002 by Charlotte Green, hello_piggi@hotmail.com
Excellent book! a true redwall thriller
This book was excellent. No need to say more, but i will. The thing that made this book special was the individuality. It stood up from the other books, it was very different. Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2001 by Ankh_Morpork
It was thrilling!
It was thrilling! I couldn't put it down until I fineshed it.It is as they say in Redwall " A good tale should have all the proper ingredients, sadness and joy, comedy and... Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2001
This is probably the best one so far!
Do you remember cregga the badger? Well there are lots of creatures that you will recognise in this as well as new ones. Read more
Published on 22 July 2001
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