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Summary: A good, humorous, slightly romantic, epic quest.
Review: "The Castle of Llyr" is the third in the "Chronicles of Prydain". It is the first in the series to focus on Taran and Eilonwy's relationship from a romantic angle. In this book Dallben has sent Eilonwy away to the Isle of Mona to be trained in the ways of being a princess by her relatives there. Taran accompanies Eilonwy to Mona to find that he has a rival in the form of the Isle's clutzy Prince Rhun. Although this book is more romantically inclined than the others in the series, there is still plenty of adventure, especially after Eilonwy is kidnapped by a shifty steward, and Taran, Rhun, Fflewddur and the gang must go in search of her.
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Summary: The "romantic" Chronicle of Prydain
Review: "The Castle of Llyr" is the third in the "Chronicles of Prydain". It is the first in the series to focus on Taran and Eilonwy's relationship from a romantic angle. In this book Dallben has sent Eilonwy away to the Isle of Mona to be trained in the ways of being a princess by her relatives there. Taran accompanies Eilonwy to Mona to find that he has a rival in the form of the Isle's clutzy Prince Rhun. Although this book is more romantically inclined than the others in the series, there is still plenty of adventure, especially after Eilonwy is kidnapped by a shifty steward, and Taran, Rhun, Fflewddur and the gang must go in search of her.
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Summary: Love me, love my kitty....
Review: A slight break from the thunderous intensity of Prydain's battles, Book 3 features our favorite characters from the previous two books. Again, maintaining continuity will greatly enhance your experience of each story. Eilonwy, the girl adventurer must return to her proper position of Princess, or at least learn to be more like one - no easy task for this independent spirit. She is sent to the Isle of Mona unknowingly to be prepared as the future Mrs. Prince Somebody. Taran, her best friend and best enemy, is sent to escort her to Mona. Unfortunately, there are plots afoot and Eilonwy is gone before they know it. Taran, working through his odd, new emotions for the Princess, is off and running with the faithful Gurgi and king-cum-bard Fflewddur. We also meet the silly, sweet Prince Rhun, a tuneful kitty, a subterranean giant, and a real witch.While this is about Eilonwy, her heritage, and her future, it's also about the future of the friendship as people must change and follow their own destinies. Taran poignantly learns that sometimes the very most you can do is nothing. The change of pace is a refreshing, as we see the characters develop with each other instead of having to constantly flee/fight evil. This adventure feels more like a quest, with challenges to overcome and a goal to reach. In the process, all the heroes become closer and richer together.
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Summary: Love me, love my kitty....
Review: A slight break from the thunderous intensity of Prydain's battles, Book 3 features our favorite characters from the previous two books. Again, maintaining continuity will greatly enhance your experience of each story. Eilonwy, the girl adventurer must return to her proper position of Princess, or at least learn to be more like one - no easy task for this independent spirit. She is sent to the Isle of Mona unknowingly to be prepared as the future Mrs. Prince Somebody. Taran, her best friend and best enemy, is sent to escort her to Mona. Unfortunately, there are plots afoot and Eilonwy is gone before they know it. Taran, working through his odd, new emotions for the Princess, is off and running with the faithful Gurgi and king-cum-bard Fflewddur. We also meet the silly, sweet Prince Rhun, a tuneful kitty, a subterranean giant, and a real witch. While this is about Eilonwy, her heritage, and her future, it's also about the future of the friendship as people must change and follow their own destinies. Taran poignantly learns that sometimes the very most you can do is nothing. The change of pace is a refreshing, as we see the characters develop with each other instead of having to constantly flee/fight evil. This adventure feels more like a quest, with challenges to overcome and a goal to reach. In the process, all the heroes become closer and richer together.
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Summary: A perfect Novel with lots of action!
Review: Castle of Llyr is one of the coolest books I've ever read. It may not make sense if you haven't read the first two books in this incredible series, but even still its awsome. You may look at it and say, 'Its to long' or 'I don't like books with magic'but trust me, no matter what it looks like it is one of the coolest books I've ever read. If you like magic and sword fights, this is the place to be. If you like realistic fiction, you may want to look somewhere else. This book is 80 percent action, 15 percent just looking and searching,and the remaining five percent... is romance. But not enough to gag you, don't worry. The main character is Taran, the boy without an identity.
The villian is Arawn death-lord, and his name says it all. There's kings and queens and sword fights and witches and people who love revenge. There's a wide variety of characters, too. If you like to read or just hear about fighting(some, not very violent), this is the book for you. One thing- if you're under 10 yrs. old you probably won't understand it. otherwise, its perfect.
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Summary: Book 3 of the Prydian Chronicles
Review: Eilonwy is coming of age and ready to accept her full powers but Archen has other ideas. Join Taran, Fflewdur Flam, Gurgi & others as they battle to save both Eilonwy & Prydain from the latest threats of evil. This book, like the 2 preceeding volumes, is wonderfully written so that anyone of any age can enjoy it. If you haven't read The Book of Three and The Black Cauldron don't read this. You will be missing so many adventures.
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Summary: My favorite
Review: FAST PACED......VERY ECITEING, a must read for any fan of Tolkien. My favorite out of the Prydaid chronicles. the most action packed. it was the first one i've ever read , and the best
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Summary: Excellent adventure series!
Review: I am now 28 yrs. old, but when i was 10 yrs. old I was given the Prydain chronicles as a gift. This was where I first learned the joy of reading. From the first page of The Book of Three, to the last page of The High King I never put this series down. I have also read the entire series several times since. I will be ordering the whole series again, since I have worn out the ones I have. These will remain on my bookshelf until my son is old enough.
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Summary: gnome
Review: I beleve that the book could have been better but unfortuneatly the author decited not to make it quite so exicting and have eilonwy fight and defete the dark enchantiss. I also think theat glew should have ended up as a small gnome but how can I decide how the book ends up turning out.
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Summary: A fascinating favorite
Review: I have heard complaints that this book is boring, lacking in action. Obviously, some people fail to appreciate the DEEP EMOTIONAL TURMOIL Taran endures on his quest to rescue his beloved princess (the greatest heroine in ALL of fiction, thank you very much) so that she can marry a bumbling idiot in prince's clothing. Oh, wailings of misery! as Gurgi would say. This is the best book of the series, and my personal all-time favorite. A word to adults: don't cheat yourself out of Prydain because the series is "for kids". I'm 20, and can fully enjoy the dark drama of Tolkein as well as the next fantasy-lover. But don't pass up the mini-wheats just because they're frosted! These books are ageless; these characters are as real as your own best friends. In fact, the fifth and final novel is dedicated to "all the boys who might have been Taran, and the girls who will always be Eilonwy." Thank you, Mr. Alexander; I am one of the latter (this explains my lack of brevity!). READ THEM.
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