Tailchaser's Song

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Summary: Just What we need, ANOTHER Re-Write of Lord of the Rings!
Review: I usually tend to avoid the fantasy category unless something good pops up. Don't get me wrong, but I usually prefer Sci-Fi as they have more complex plots and I'm about 5% more likely to see less cliches, unlike Fantasies which tend to be rehashes of Lord of the Rings (which I really did not like). I really wanted to like Tad, I really did, but after This one and a failed attempt to read Dragonbone Chair, I figured it IS possible to compare him to Tolkien... they're both masters of cliches, except Tolkien invented most of them. The reason I review Tailchaser is because its the only Tad book I read all the way through. I grabbed Tailchaser because I was both a Cat lover and a fan of Watership Down. As it turns out, I made a mistake. This novel happens to be the very essence of what I'm trying to avoid! Wall to Wall cliches and predictable plot elements. These things made me stop reading Dragonbone after about five chapters. Of course Simon is the kitchen boy who is destined to save the world... but we're speaking Tailchaser. The mysterious things that keep chasing Tailchaser and crew are obviously rip-offs of the ringwraiths, Eatbugs is the gandalf wannabe... except Gandalf was sane and intelligent. Puncequick is the annoying child who's there just to screw things up. Of course, an evil god wants to take over the world. Need I name any more common cliches? How about the predictable plot elements, like that he Cat Queen obviously won't help so Tail has to continue on with just a few companions? How about the deus ex Machina devices, such as how Eatbugs just HAPPENS to be some God who opposed Hearteater? IF you didn't see most or all this book coming half a mile away, this is probably the first book you read or you didn't try. Anyway, I'm done being negative, and therefore have no more to say on this book. Try reading Feist.

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Summary: Captures the magic and mystery of life and cats
Review: Tailchaser's Song is a philosophic quest that is told in an enchanting way. The requisite battle between light and darkness is there, but there are no straight paths, just a lot of wisdom to gather if you keep your ears perked. I still greet cats with the musical language Tad Williams transcribes for those of us who are a bit too slow to understand cat speech just yet. This is one of my sacred trio of favorite books. As an added bonus, the quotes that introduce each chapter are wonderful as well.

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Summary: An enduring story that has stayed with me since childhood.
Review: I first came across this book when I was 10. It took me 3 days to get through it. It was the first novel I finished reading (that wasn't assigned as part of English class). It still holds my intrest today. I always have an extra copy to hand out to any budding readers in my neighborhood. Now they are all looking for more cool books to read.

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Summary: Fantastic Cat Fantasy
Review: This book is wonderful! The charactors really seem to come to life through Williams' vivid detail and imagenitive plot. My all-time favorite book! I give it ten stars!

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Summary: Wonderful
Review: This is the perfect book for any cat lover! From the feline names to the strange creatures this book is wonderful.

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Summary: A great cat fantasy!
Review: Tailchaser's Song is one of the best books I have ever read! It creates an entire world, not just a story. It's full of cat folklore, stories, and even some words (there is a glossary in the back). There is action, too, and plenty of it. The descriptions of the Hearteater's underground realm (he's evil) are a bit haunting. You will find yourself not being able to stop reading-I stayed up until 2am reading it the first day I had it :-). It *is* long, and detailed, but not in a boring way. I'd recommend in for fantasy fans of young adult age or older (younger kids will find it too long). However, people who don't like cats, longer books, or fantasy will probably dislike it. >^..^<

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Summary: May the Hearteater munch your bones if you hate this book!
Review: This was one of the most interesting and cool books i have ever read. Many stories have the hero as supersmart, superstrong characters. This book not only has an undersized, but easily distracted failure of a cat. In the end, the hero Tailchaser comes out on top. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes cats or likes a story where the hero isn't immortal. This book is also good for small children to read, so read on and have fun!

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Summary: Wild ride thru a cat's eyes.
Review: Cheers to Tad Willams! I'm starting to wonder if a CAT really wrote this book, because everything is seen perfectly thru a cat's eyes. Great adventure, filled with action, humor, and the process of self-dicovery. If you have children, don't read this book at them, because at one point (Hearteater's Mound) it gets a little scary. Overall, wonderful, wonderful book!

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Summary: la la
Review: i liked this book.it was bout my favoritest animal.but if u like this book u gotta read The Catswold Portal.>^..^< cute huh?

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Summary: My favoritest book of all time!
Review: I really enjoyed this book. I came upon it in my library on the for sale shelf. I saw cats on the cover and since i like cats (and it was only 50cents) i bought it. Once i started reading it, i couldnt put it down. It took me 2 1/2 hours to complete, and i have read it since over 10 times. It is right up there with water ship down, but "Song" was written in a more freindly manner, and "Down" was a little depressing. If anyone can tell em of any sequel or other good fantasyies, PLEASE email me at [e-mail] READ THIS BOOK!