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