Rating: Summary: A great addition to the Redwall series. Review: This book was great. Yet the the reason I gave it a 9 was because it's plot was rather dull compared to the other Redwall books
Rating: Summary: havent read this one, but have read all the rest Review: Brian, is a great author. I've been waiting for this one. Pearls of Lutra was a great book! All of the books were good!!!!
Rating: Summary: Once again, Brian Jacques does it again!!!!!!!!!!! Review: This was yet another great book by Brian Jacques!!!!!! It wasn't as long as his other book, so the characters' developments weren't as detailed. However I really enjoyed reading about Redwall during its most perilous time of all. I'd recommend that you read all of BJ's books before this because if you didn't, it would seem awful. Eulaliaeulaliaeulalia! Redwall!END
Rating: Summary: Jacques' latest is a true example of his talent. Review: The Long Patrol, the latest in Brian Jacques' Redwall series, is another example of Jacques' wonderfull aptitude for storytelling. It is a light-hearted book that is easy to read and enjoy. First time Jacques readers or avid Redwall fans will appreciate this wonderfull story. The adventures of the young hare Tammo(along with many others) are told in this book. Every page will hold the reader's interest in some unique way. Pick up a copy of The Long Patrol today and enjoy emmersing yourself into Brian Jacques' agical world where the animals walk on two feet, where every detail is brilliantly described, and where the war between good and evil rages on. The Long Patrol is a winner!
Rating: Summary: could be better Review: I believe this book had good ideas but no character development and the end battle was too short. But still I say that if you like Redwall books you might enjoy it even though it was a bit shallow. I would not recommend this book to anyone just starting the Redwall series because it is towards the end of the series.After reading this book my first reaction was Jacques just wanted to get the story done with. Even with these short comings it followed Jacques's style of writing which can absorb and please any reader, no matter how little detail.
Rating: Summary: Jacques's new book is as heart-touching as the last ones Review: As usual, this book made me cry. Now one has the knack of knowing how to make me feel for the characters the way Jacques does. The epilogue was a happy-sad type of ending. I have never read a book that is ended so well.
Rating: Summary: Still pretty good Review: The Long Patrol is yet another good Jacques. I was slightly worried when I read The Pearls of Lutra. It was just not as good as the rest. I felt that Martin, son of Mattimeo, was just not a good warrior - he couldn't even kill Ublaz! The Long Patrol, however, is just as good as the rest of the series, with the exception of Redwall. Tammo is a good character, even if he is a bit predictable, and learning about the Abbey's foundations is really kind of neat. The Rapscallions are believable badguys, and Cregga Rose Eyes is a good badger lady. All in all, The Long Patrol is one of my favorite Redwall books that I have yet read. Keep it up Brian!
Rating: Summary: 'The Long Patrol' goes a long way Review: This is pretty good, but there were some bits that just didn't fit. For instance, when Skipper of Otters fought with that eel. Or the part with the two bumbling vermin, Sneezewort and Lousewort. (Who names these guys?) All they seemed to do was make the story longer. I wish it was explained why Lady Cregga Rose Eyes hates the Rapscallions so much. But I still LOVED the book. The hares live up to their reputations as perilous (and hilarious!), and all the woodlanders prove to be courageous warriors as once again Redwall Abbey is threatened by a warlord and his (not very bright) horde of vermin, who never seem to learn not to mess with Redwall. I can't wait for the next one, but I have one question: Why is the battle cry of the hares and badgers "Eulalia!"?
Rating: Summary: Enthusiastic and Uplifting Review: The Long Patrol is a classic tale of the opening of the eyes of a youngster. It's gentle life lessons contrast sharply with some of the more violent, and often cruel, scenes, but because good always prevails in the Redwall series, the story is not too disturbing. The characters are lovable, believable, and subject to admiration and emulation by their loyal human followers. This is all the more wonderful to those familiar with Mr. Jacques's books; one watches the characters grow from book to book with matronly fondness and pride. Perhaps the only flaw in the series is the Deus en Machina that often rescues the brave but defeated heroes from the most hopeless situations. Such a case occurs in The Long Patrol, but I had no cause to complain as long as my favorite animals lived on. Mr. Jacques's reading of his work is joyous and full of humor. His renderings of the various original accents are performed as only their creator can. The excitement of battle, the mystery of puzzles and riddles, and the blissful peace of Abbey life are all evident in his brisk, expressive voice, and it is infectious. Logically, only the author of this work could do it full justice on an audio tape, and he did.
Rating: Summary: Refreshing but just a little hint of matthias... Review: The long pattrol was well writen but i must say there was a bit of "redwall" in it . For instance , Tamello , the lead also the unsuspecting hero of the story was pretty much a draged out matthias ( if you remember in the begging of redwall mathias was hardly you hero type much like this lad ) but i will give credit where credit is do , it was a refreshinly new story line unlike the first three books which pretty much kept the plot changed the era and charictar names and swapped subplots . but really if your in the mood for a warm story about mice and danger then this is worth it despite my ranting and ravings
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