Kieran LarwoodRecensioni

This one the writing style is just not for me, I'm going to have to wait for an audiobook to come out because I DNF'd this really fast.

It sounds like everything I want in a book, rabbits, magic, storytelling.

But the writing style doesn't hook me and it doesn't keep me fixated.

I don't blame this author, I'm sure this is a wonderful book, it's just the pros and how it's written it is not as wonderful as it could be. And if this is for children, it's definitely going to be rough for them too because they need a little bit more flower and whimsy to fully enjoy it. I'm left thinking this was for late teens.

Sadly because of how recent this book is, there's no audiobook available to relieve me of how hard it is to push through the writing. I am going to have to wait several years before somebody actually records this I guess.

I enjoyed the first twenty pages but didn't get a chance to read past that. I'll update this if I ever do get to read the rest.

Het is een grappig boek maar ook heel spannend. Het is een vervolg op het boek podkin eenoor.

I absolutely adored Podkin One-Ear and I think it is safe to say it has been favourite children's fantasy of the year. My initial way to describe this book is that it is The Name of the Wind, but for kids and with rabbits. Its the perfect summary. But to give a little bit more detail: Podkin's tale is told to us by a travelling Bard on a winter's night. Podkin and his siblings narrowly escape an attack by our villains the Gorm, the stuff of little rabbits' nightmares who are wonderfully evil. With the help of assorted and fantastic rabbit side characters along the way, Podkin starts to tread down the path of destiny as he and his siblings try to survive and defeat this horrifying enemy.
This was truly a wonderful read. Podkin's world is describe in such rich detail that you too feel yourself getting cold from all the snow. There are similar themes to books like The Hobbit, with adventure, in depth mythology, and a strong focus on friendship and family. The story is fast paced, but leaves plenty of time for character development. There is some fighting and violence but nothing is described graphically enough to upset a 10 year old. There is such an assortment of wonderful characters that everyone will come away with a different character that they love the most.
Overall I give this book 4.5/5 Stars and just can't wait for the next book in the series. This is a book that will bring joy to all lovers of good fantasy. Kids will love it, their parents will and so will the teachers.

Het is een spannend verhaal, dat je blijft aantrekken om te blijven lezen.

"You don't have to be brave or strong or powerful to do incredible things."

This is the third in the Longburrow series and it took me several chapters to catch on. I wish I would have noticed the "Character List" at the end of the book earlier! The main characters, three young rabbits, play a huge role in battles to save the forest from the Gormalech. It reminds me of a combination of Harry Potter (helpful items are found), The Hobbit (various creature unite), and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (young siblings take the leadership roles). This book is for more mature elementary readers who can keep a lot of characters and events in line.

Excellent in every way. Beautifully written, great storytelling, fun and funny characters, cozy and epic at the same time.

Grades 4-6
Young reader fantasy series that proves you don't have to be brave or powerful to do great things.

Illustrated tale of rabbits fighting oppression and succeeding despite great odds.

Fans of Redwall will enjoy this fantasy.

Abstract -- "In a fantasy world of anthropomorphic rabbits, Podkin and his siblings must go on the run when the villainous Gorm invade their home and enslave their clan. Facing pursuit and treachery at every turn, they must find allies and refuge if they are to survive-and fight to reclaim their world from the Gorm scourge"--½

Synopsis:

Freaks: at night they're a Victorian sideshow. But by day they re the most unusual crime fighters ever. Some just laugh and say they re weird. But for London s stolen children they re the only hope. Meet Sheba, the Wolf Girl; Sister Moon, faster than the eye can see; and Monkeyboy, the human stink bomb...

An amazing, action-filled adventure from award-winning author Kieran Larwood.
©2012 Kieran Larwood ; (P)2014 Audible, Inc.


My review:

This was a fascinating book. It was an enlightening look at London in the 1850's as well as a very gripping and entertaining storyline. This is a book for younger readers, but I truly enjoyed it!

So you create a fantasy world. Why would you include an entirely sexist premise that the oldest (female) rabbit can't become the chieftain because she's a girl? She's described as being faster, more studious and generally a better candidate for the job, yet she is excluded.

Told as "by the bard" throughout with interludes in the bard's time with the young rabbits. Spoils the tension somewhat as Podkin is legendary in their time so he clearly doesn't die part way through this tale...

Very happy ever after, but then it is for a younger audience.

I'm not sure why I wasn't enthralled with this, but I just couldn't really get into it. I'll have to think more on it.

I'm not sure why I wasn't enthralled with this, but I just couldn't really get into it. I'll have to think more on it.

I'm not sure why I wasn't enthralled with this, but I just couldn't really get into it. I'll have to think more on it.

I'm not sure why I wasn't enthralled with this, but I just couldn't really get into it. I'll have to think more on it.