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comadivine11's review against another edition
5.0
The Black Cauldron was definitely a step up in storytelling from The Book of Three and you can see why it was a Newberry Honor recipient. While the story and characters are relatively simple, the book has heart and is immensely enjoyable. What more can/should we want from a story?
sidebraid's review against another edition
3.0
This is not really the edition I have (mine is a Dell Yearling Book), but I had to choose it for the cover art.
tjfaw's review against another edition
5.0
This book really focuses on not letting pride and honor get to your head and make enemies of the people who could be your friends. I really like this book and series.
mrdcoolblue's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
a_a_ron3891's review against another edition
5.0
The most well known entry in this great and very dark series. Read it to your kids to mess them up good.
christinaoh's review against another edition
4.0
more enjoyable than the first, thanks to plotted character development
amesberry1224's review against another edition
4.0
A childhood favorite. Reread because of the references in A Court of Mist and Fury
ithianna's review against another edition
4.0
Sadder and more thoughtful than I remember. As a child, I was disappointed at how Taran never accomplished any true "heroism", like slaying a dragon or saving the world. However, rereading them as an adult makes me realise true heroism is not in glory and valiant deeds, but rather in peace and protecting the peace. Adaon said it well in this book, that there was "more honor in a field well plowed than one soaked in blood."
It's an attitude similar to Tolkien's work as well, and I couldn't help but think of Frodo while reading about Taran.
I really enjoyed reading it again
It's an attitude similar to Tolkien's work as well, and I couldn't help but think of Frodo while reading about Taran.
I really enjoyed reading it again
josh4167's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0