Song of the Gargoyle

Rating:
Summary: Lightweight but fun
Review: I have the feeling that "Song of the Gargoyle" could have been expanded into more of a story than it is. Still, what there is of it is entertaining; the setting is beautifully detailed, the characters are engagingly human, and the gargoyle of the title is a riot.

Rating:
Summary: Lightweight but fun
Review: I have the feeling that "Song of the Gargoyle" could have been expanded into more of a story than it is. Still, what there is of it is entertaining; the setting is beautifully detailed, the characters are engagingly human, and the gargoyle of the title is a riot.

Rating:
Summary: A great historical adventure!
Review: this book is really interesting on many different fronts. For one, it tells a great story set during Medieval Europe, one about a 13-year old boy who is struggling with his fate as a fugitive as he runs from those who arrested his father, the castle's court jester. The mystery about Tymmon's father is well-paced and the reader, like Tymmon, is given bits and pieces to put together until the end. The book is also representing a good rite-of-passage story as Tymmon wrestles with his own identity and his images (delusions?) of the knighthood he so much desires as well as realizing the legacy that his father left him and the role of surviver, friend, entertainer, and care-taker that he performs as the book goes on. On this journey, the reader watches as a frightened boy, with the help of his wise and strong gargoyle friend, Troth, searches and finds the path towards adulthood. The story is full of great detail that brings all the scenes to life, whether they are deep in the forest, or in the village square, and the mix of realizm and fantasy keep the reader enchanted throughout. The author does take her time to tell the story, but in the end, it really shows how and why Tymmon has made the choices he has. A great read for those looking for something adventurous with a medieval twist.

Rating:
Summary: A great historical adventure!
Review: this book is really interesting on many different fronts. For one, it tells a great story set during Medieval Europe, one about a 13-year old boy who is struggling with his fate as a fugitive as he runs from those who arrested his father, the castle's court jester. The mystery about Tymmon's father is well-paced and the reader, like Tymmon, is given bits and pieces to put together until the end. The book is also representing a good rite-of-passage story as Tymmon wrestles with his own identity and his images (delusions?) of the knighthood he so much desires as well as realizing the legacy that his father left him and the role of surviver, friend, entertainer, and care-taker that he performs as the book goes on. On this journey, the reader watches as a frightened boy, with the help of his wise and strong gargoyle friend, Troth, searches and finds the path towards adulthood. The story is full of great detail that brings all the scenes to life, whether they are deep in the forest, or in the village square, and the mix of realizm and fantasy keep the reader enchanted throughout. The author does take her time to tell the story, but in the end, it really shows how and why Tymmon has made the choices he has. A great read for those looking for something adventurous with a medieval twist.

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Summary: A Fun, Heart-Warming Story !!
Review: This book was a pleasure to read. Although it is set in the Middle Ages, the hero faces many universal themes. He deals with a typical teen's embarassment of his parents, he dreams of being famous and powerful, and he also gets scared and lonely. Tymmon's journey is filled with many unforgettable characters and many funny situations. There are some serious issues here as well, such as the need for a person to accept who he is without worrying what others think. I would reccommend this book to any aged person who likes young adult literature. This book is definitely a keeper. Enjoy!