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Summary: A Good Book
Review: I think that ths book is a good book for anyone that likes to read long book. The only problem I could see for someone would be to pronounce the names in the book!
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Summary: A GREAT READ for anybody
Review: A perfect blend! It has evreything a great fantasy should have. I read this for the first time a few years ago and I have reread it countless times. It is a superb ending to a great series. When you read it you become absorbed into the story and feel the charectors emotions. Some charectors become you best friends and others your worst enemys. It never gets dull and the climax is unseen and wonderfully done. I have yet to find a fantasty novel that I enjoyed more. The one and only downside is that you should read the books beginning this series to get the most out of this book.
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Summary: Awsome Book
Review: I was sceptical about reading this book the first time, but it turned out to be one of my favorites. It holds all the key elements for a good book. And is filled with action, adventure, and even some tragedy. Lloyd Alexander as made a great ending for the Cronicles of Prydain. I would recomend this book to anyone that like a book with adventure and some magic.
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Summary: Absalutly the best! Worth ten stars!
Review: This book was most definitly the best in the series. It even surpasses The Black Cauldren and The Castle of Llyr for two major reasons. 1. The return of Eilonwy. At last! I thought she would never come back! 2. Because we finally get to meet the true enemy Arawn Death lord, and because it had such a heartrending ending. I'll even confess that the first time I read this book it had me in tears twice, both at the part when Flewder burned his harp so they could live out the night, and at the end which I won't talk about for those of you who haven't read it yet. The basic plot is Eilonwy at last returns from The Isle of Mona and shortly after all the usual companions are assembled, they discover that Prince Gwidion's sword Dyrnwyn has been stolen (a very bad thing) by Arawn Death Lord. They all set off on yet another epic quest to get the sword during which we get to know each of the characters better, since this was largely a book of self discovery as well as having tons of action. The ending is both happy and heart breaking and I really hated it at first, but then once I thought about it I realized that if it had happened any other way, than the series wouldn't have been as powerfull. I highly recommend this series to anyone, child or adult though definitly read the other four first, because it will have a greater effect that way. My one problem was that the womanly training Eilonwy was forced to have in The Castle of Llyr seemed to have worked, somewhat, and she didn't seem as strong as she usually is. But, other than that this book was flawless.
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Summary: My favorite book of all time.
Review: I first read the book 7 years ago when I was in the 6th grade. I have since read it 6 or 7 more times. It was, and still is, my favorite book. It is the ultimate in fantasy and adventure. Action packed as well as emotionally charged, the ending brought a definite closure to the series. I laughed, I cried... I was there. Lloyd Alexander is a master visionary and he conveys his visions SO well in this book. Read this book, but read the other four first, you won't regret it. I promise.
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Summary: A New Idea, An Excellent Book
Review: This book, The High King, by Lloyd Alexander, the 5th and last book of the "Prydain" series, is filled with action and suspense. The first four books lead up to this one with Taran, Assistant Pig Keeper, gaining friends, courage and manhood. Now Taran and his friends put everything at risk to save Prydain, the mystical kingdom they live in. Arawn, Death Lord, steals the most powerful weapon in Prydain, "Dyrnwyn", a flaming sword. Now the valiant men in Prydain must fight to get it back. The High King is an excellent book because of the action and suspense. There are 4 major battles in the book. It also shows the hardships away from the battlefield Taran and his friends encounter. Love, personal deaths, and other things are twirled in with the main action theme. Lloyd Alexander also tosses magic into the cauldron, enhancing the story greatly. The magic makes it so much more mystical. In addition, having it in a medieval setting makes the battles less just shooting and more strategy. It also has large type and is easy to read. * Some people may not agree with my opinion of the book, mainly because it is gory. But it is not just blood but action. The gore is necessary because it comes from deathless warriors, who are a huge factor in the book. Without them, the book would not be as good. When you read it. You will find that The High King is an excellent book, with much action.*In the Yearling edition of the book.
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Summary: A book about life (not crazy power ranger action)
Review: In The High King we see Taran at the turning point of life. He goes from being an adolescent to being an adult. Taran is no longer the apprentice with many masters, but instead he is the master of himself. As Taran grows he learns from his companions the way of life in many different aspects. He learns from Coll that he should finish what he started. He also learns from the three enchantresses that he needs to choose his own destiny. This book is a lot more realistic than most other books. In most books the endings are happy and joyful. The characters usually get what they want, people don't die, and the conflict is resolved. In this book it's different. Although there is a lot of action and the feeling of victory there's also a feeling of melancholy. Even after evil is overthrown, the hero still feels that his destiny isn't complete. This leaves you with a bittersweet feeling. If you're looking for a book with conflicts and choices in life, read this. If you are looking for some Power Ranger-type book, this is not for you.
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Summary: The High King
Review: I realy enjoyed this book and rate it five star. The beginning is slow but, the middle is filled with exitment and adventure. I love the ending because it was thrilling. I like the part where they threw smoke and fire in eggs at King Smoits Caslte to get into the caslte. there's one part where a charater has to make a very important decision. Read the book to find out if it was Taran, Assistant Pig Keeper, or Gywondan, and what that charachter had to decide.I won't tell you the ending either. The main idia is to destroy Arwan- The Death Lord and to make sure the sword of Gywondon does not fall into the wrong hands.The good guys have to raise an army big enough to deafeat Arawn-The Death Lord's army of evil. Read the book and you will be saticfied with it. At least get to the part of the book where there's a snow expidition and to the big decision. This book is about magic and fighting.
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Summary: The journey comes to an end
Review: Lloyd Alexander said in a Scholastic interview just how painful it was to end the Prydain Chronicles, and he definitely does quit while he's ahead. Did I mention I put off reading this book for ages because I didn't want the story to end? "High King" is the most mature of all of the books, a hard story that ends bittersweetly. The sword Dyrnwyn has been stolen by the shapeshifting Arawn Deathlord, and the various cantrevs (kingdoms) of Prydain are launching a military strike against Annuvin, The Land of Death. A scarred Taran and his friends set out on their most dangerous journey, along with the broken sorceress Achren, who wants to get back at Arawn. The end is sad but somehow necessary, though it's a bit reminiscent of the "Gray Havens" scene in LOTR. Taran is no longer the naive boy we see in "Book of Three." Having had plenty of adventure, the events of this book end his adolescence and starts his adulthood, as a strong man. Eilonwy is a bit less twittery in this book, after her adventures and training in the Isle of Mona. Gurgi and Fflewddur are... well, themselves, as is Gwydion. Dallben is perhaps the most changed in Taran's view--in TBOT he was seen as a finicky old man, while here he is the great enchanter we always knew he was. Other characters, such as the lovable bear King Smoit and the great warrior Gwydion. There are some character moments that, I promise, will wrench tears from you. Those of you who are put off by the old-style language of "Taran Wanderer" or extensive battle scenes, be forewarned: There are plenty in this. But it's to be expected in the final chapter of an epic saga, that you'll never want to end. "Chronicles" is, after "Lord of the Rings," my favorite fantasy series, and the High King won a Newbery for a reason. Read, and enjoy...
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Summary: These books are enthralling for all ages!
Review: Not only do the Chronicles of Prydain contain hilarious anecdotes, beautiful Celtic-based names and places, but they also contain life lessons of patience, truth, and love. There is even a bit of "real" mythology and lore in them, as many of the stories are based on Celtic tales. I started reading these books when I was 9, and for the past 8 years, have not lost my love for their enthrallingly beautiful tales!
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