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Summary: Only for Small Children
Review: Some people have said that this book is for adults as well as children, but that definitely isn't the case here. Some books are classified as children's or young adults' (e.g. His Dark Materials; The EarthSea series;) which are really for adults. Some other series for children can also be enjoyed by adults, eg Wrinkle in Time. But this book is really only good for children. Most adults won't even enjoy it, unless they like reading children's books to get them in a nostalgic mood. The concepts are presented in a simple fashion, the language is also very plain, characterization is at a minimum and the plot isn't too complicated. This reminded me of Watership Down, but at a much simpler level. A good read for a young child (around 9 yrs old or less), maybe; but I didn't like it much.
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Summary: Cool Novel
Review: Redwall by Brian Jacques is a very good book about the inhabitants of Redwall and their fight for justice. Cluny the Scourge is coming and evryone knows what that means! He wants to take over the whole Abbey. Everybody that lives in Redwall and surrounding areas are told to come in the Abbey for protection during the battles. Young Matthias is convinced the only way to save Redwall is to find the sword of the old warrior Martin. With the help from old friend Methulesah, Matthias is detrmined to find the sword. Using clues, riddles, and advice from the old and young animals in the woods, Matthias sets out to find the sword from the evil serpent that lives in the woods. With tons of plots, twists and turns, this book is not to be missed by any fantasy lover. This book is a fairly easy read and you will devour it in just a few days. Read this book, you'll be glad that you did!
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Summary: Redwall
Review: This book is a fun filled, action packed adventure. A young mouse of Redwall Abbey is inspired by it's founder, Martin the Warrior. He rises against the horde of Cluny the Scourge and finds the sword of Martin the Warrior. This book is very exciting at times but sometimes just does not give the impact you thought it was. But still is a very good book.
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Summary: I almost returned this set...
Review: Regarding the audiobook: It took two tapes for me to get used to the over-the-top vocal characterizations. The author/narrator starts out with a HUGE Shakespearian/Barrymore accent/attitude. His 'R's are rolled out as if they were trumpet voluntaries and his enunciation strains to be phoneme-perfect...for a Brit. It would be hysterical in a Monty Python skit but it is rather irritating after half an hour. Fortunately, it fades away after a while. Having read the book some years ago, the story is familiar and fun. Once the ear is trained and the imagination kicks in, it proves to be a pleasant experience. It certainly made my car trip seem much shorter than it actually was. However, I would hesitate recommending the audiobook to another adult. The overall tone of the vocal characterizations are that of a parent reading to a child, which made it often difficult for me to listen to without rolling my eyes and thanking God I didn't have a driving companion. So, if you have a cross country trip with a couple of third-graders, I highly recommend it. For adults, unless you have a companion who is already a Jacques fan, select something else.
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Summary: Raves for Redwall
Review: I, as many people, have gotten introduced to the fantasy reading world through Harry Potter. I was anxious for more reading and was so lucky to have put my hands on Redwall. I throughly enjoyed every page. This book is wonderfully well written. The scenes flow along smoothly. This combined with the beautiful illustrations take you on a journey you may wish not to come home from. I know all will enjoy this book, especially us young mothers looking for a stress releiver after a long day.
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Summary: Their could not be a better book!
Review: This book is about a mouse named "Matthius" who lived at a place called "Redwall", that served the good cretures of Mossflower." he finds that he has the curage and bravery to fight the eval rat named "Cluny", Pronoused Clue-Nee. And all the woriars from redwall fight the eval "Clue-nee" and his servants!
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Summary: Okay for kids, but...
Review: This book tries too hard to be _Watership Down_ and doesn't succeed. It might be entertaining for young readers, but this was on the adult fantasy shelves at my bookstore and I picked it up hoping to be enchanted. Unfortunately, unlike _Watership_, the characters are way too one-dimensional, which makes _Redwall_ rather unsatisfying. I might have liked this book better had I not read it right on the heels of _Watership_, or had I read it when I was younger. However, this, unlike the Chronicles of Narnia and other classics, is a book that doesn't satisfy adults as well as children.
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Summary: The great start to a great series...
Review: This is a terrific start to the (odviously) Redwall series. Brian Jacques blends everything together, the characters, the plot, the setting, to create a wonderful work of literature. The animals of Redwall and the residing country live (or try to live) in peace. Yet, many cruel, egotistical animals create havoc in this world. Read Redwall and it's many counterparts, Salamandastron, Mossflower, and more, to find out how the creatures deal with such diversity.
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Summary: Awesome
Review: One of the best ones yet in the Redwall collection.It is a must read book for anyone.It tells about a mouse named Matthias who wants to be like Martin.A firce rat named Cluny.When Cluny decides to attack Redwall thier olny hope is in Matthias and the legendary sword of Martin.
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Summary: a great book but not his best
Review: This is a great book but not as good as the others, a librarian recomended it to me and i was so hooked i finished it one day! it is about a young mouse named Matthias who is clumsy and longs to be like martin the warrior. then the redwall abbey is under siege by cluny the scourge who is bent on destruction of redwall. Mathias sets out to find martins legendary sword thinking it will help redwall... A MUST READ!
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