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Summary: The beginning of a legend....
Review: Well, here we go. We're off on the magical journey through Mossflower that has kept so many faithful readers waiting for more. This book is the first published, if not the first to take place, in the Redwall series, introducing the reader to the ethics of Redwall, and the surrounding Mossflower Country. One can really get to hate that bugger Cluny, sort of feel comfortable whenever Methuselah or Cornflower are around, and feel a surge of triumph as Matthias slashes through the rope supporting the massive Joseph Bell. Want to find out what I'm talking about, non-readers! Then get reading! In observing other reviews on this book I noticed that one of the reviewers attempted to put the books in chronoligical order, going: Mossflower, Redwall, Mattimeo, Mariel of Redwall, Salamandastron, Martin the Warrior, and the Bellmaker. I would like to give my opinion: Martin the Warrior, (for in the beginning of Mossflower M comes from the north, and in the end of Martin the Warrior M begins southward) Mossflower, The Outcast of Redwall, Mariel of Redwall, The Bellmaker (in the end of Mariel, Mariel goes questing with Dandin, and in the beginning of Bellmaker, it is a year after they leave), Salamandastron, Redwall, Mattimeo. For the Outcast, and Salamandastron, I drew my conclusions from looking at the lineage of Abbots and Abbeses over the years. Okay, I've talked enough.
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Summary: Best I've ever read!
Review: Jacques writes amazing stories put together in a different way I've seen from other authors.
Each character moves along to the rythmn of the story. Bit longwinded sometimes, but it's just fantastic! When you've read one, you'll want to read the rest!
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Summary: A great start to the best series ever!
Review: This book is about an abbey called Redwall and the creatures that inhabit it. The story mainly focuses on a young mouse, Matthias, who longs to be a hero and warrior like Martin, the abbey's warrior spirit. When the evil warlord Cluny the Scourge plans to take over Redwall with his vermin army, Matthias embarks on a journey to find the lost sword of Martin which was forged from a falling star at the mountain of Salamandastron, domain of badger lords. This leads Matthias to befriend the sparrows living in the abbey steeple, defeat a hypnotic adder, and other adventures. This book is the second in Brian Jacques' saga. The books, in order, are Mossflower, Redwall, Mattimeo, Mariel of Redwall, Salamandastron, Martin the Warrior, The Bellmaker, and Outcast of Redwall. I have read all of the books several times and recommend them to anybody who loves fantasy stories or epics that tell of courageous battles and heros that might have never been
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Summary: Captivating!!!!
Review: This introduction to the world of Redwall saga is an incredibly well-written literary work (like all of the installments in this series). It is a lively, humorous, exciting, and altogether enthralling, snaring the young, the old, women, men, the adventurer, the chaste, the fighter, the poet, and everyone else who reads it in a lush storyworld equal to those of Tolkien, Dumas, Twain, Brooks, or any of the masters of the written word. I have discussed Redwall and its sequels and prequels with many other readers, and have failed to find one who was not drawn in by the warmth and authenticity of the surroundings, the characters, and the events Jacques tells of. Appropriate for children, engaging enough for adults, kindly and sweet enough for romantics and exciting enough for warriors, Redwall will leave you thirsting for a sip of strawberry cordial, hungering for a bite of celery and fennel flan, a taste of apple and cheese summer salad, and one good shot at Cluny the Scourge. HIGHLY recommended
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Summary: Excellent and Heart Stopping
Review: THis is a great book and I reccomend it to everybody
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Summary: Constantly exciting and gripping
Review: Redwall is a wonderful book about a young mouse who grows up to be a great hero, one that will live on for generations. This enthralling tale takes you inside the mouse's head and through all of his fantastic adventures. His wit and clever thinking almost always serve him well. I recommend this book to everyone who would enjoy the fast-moving and adventurous tales of a mouse
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Summary: An excellent book for adolescents and adults!
Review: A wonderfully written fantasy!
One of my favorite books since my parents gave it to me six years ago, I now have almost every book in the Redwall series. Filled with horror and humor, good values and bad, Jacques' bookes are some of the best. I've shared the books with some of my friends - both older and younger - and all of them enjoyed them thoroughly. Some even started their own collection! The idea of mice, moles, badgers, and squirrels (amoung others) running an Abbey facinates me. They fight off evil hordes or rats, ferrets, stoats, and even cats or birds. I would recomend this book to anyone who enjoys animal stories, medieval tales of heros and swords - or, really, just about anyone!
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Summary: Redwall is a joy to read at any age
Review: Redwall is one of the finest examples of children's literature I've ever read. The detail that Brian Jacques puts into his books makes them a joy for children to read...and for adults to read aloud, or to themselves.
In Jacques' books, each species of animal speaks with a different dialect, mostly different British dialects. The descriptions of the foods and feasts of Redwall Abbey make one want to go out and try some of the moles "Deeper 'n' ever pie;" and what I wouldn't give to be able to taste one of the Abbott's cakes frosted with buttercup cream!
Brian Jacques has given the world a book that children and adults alike can enjoy. He begins with a wonderful description of the tales' villian...Cluney the Scourge...and holds the reader spellbound through the mysteries, adventures and romances that follow.
I first read this book about four years ago. Then, while I was pregnant with our only child, I then proceeded to read it a second time, aloud, so that my daughter, Madison, would develop a love of literature at a very young age. I even recorded the story so that Madison would be able to listen to it in the future.
Many times we are tempted to "wait for the movie," especially when it comes to children's literature. But this book is made for reading. Jacques' unique dialects and "turns of the phrase" are wonderful for the preteen set to read by themselves (at 400 or so pages, they can feel like they are finally reading a real novel) or for an adult to read aloud to a younger group.
Once you have read this first in Jacques' Redwall series, you will find yourself eagerly awaiting the next installment (just like I do).
As I stated before, it has been over four years since I read this book, so please forgive any misspellings of the villian's name.
By the way, for those of you who are interested, Madison, who just turned two, already brings me stacks upon stacks of books every night to read before we go to bed. I fear I have created a monster!
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Summary: great book!
Review: I read this book based on an enthusiastic recommendation. And I am so glad I did. I'm now a happy fan of Brian Jacques and the entire Redwall series. The story moves along very nicely, with good editing and excellent characters. I found myself reading late into the night just to see what happens to them and how it ends. The only warning I have is to be prepared to be hungry! The feasts are described in wonderful detail with great imagery and colorful conversations. It's very reminiscent of holiday gatherings and family dinners from childhood. This book impressed me. I know it was written for children, but it absolutely does not read like one. I can see why younger readers would enjoy it, but adults will love it too. It would be a great book to read aloud or just keep it to yourself. Enjoy!
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Summary: Brian Jacques rocks!!!
Review: I would have to say that this is one of the best books that I have ever read. If you have never read this book, I strongly suggest that you do. It is filled with action and excitement. I would have to say that Brian is one of the greatest authors of this century. The way he describes the food just gives you a feeling of hunger and thirst. He also has one of the greatest imaginations that I have ever come upon. I hope you enjoyed reading this because I sure enjoyed writing it for you.
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