Scott reviewed Mariel of Redwall (Redwall, Book 4) by Brian Jacques (Redwall (4))
Another enjoyable book
4 stars
Another great Redwall book. I had fun with Mariel, and the party she had. Also the rabbit trio including Rosie. The dibbons were lil' shits, but they were fun. And surprise double villains, kinda.
Tho, I will say, it is starting to feel a bit samesies. Some very familiar story beats being repeated. Not in a problematic way. I still have good fun with the additions of the changing era. But it does sort of.. uncomplicated the things. I can see things coming. But am still amused by the new characters, and slight-to-broad variations. But it still has the slight stagnant vibe present.
And I was glad when the story stopped with the 50th creative woodland food stuff. It was fine in moderation. But this went over board.
Still, I love this abbey. And still want to hear more. Hopefully direct continuations from eras I already read. …
Another great Redwall book. I had fun with Mariel, and the party she had. Also the rabbit trio including Rosie. The dibbons were lil' shits, but they were fun. And surprise double villains, kinda.
Tho, I will say, it is starting to feel a bit samesies. Some very familiar story beats being repeated. Not in a problematic way. I still have good fun with the additions of the changing era. But it does sort of.. uncomplicated the things. I can see things coming. But am still amused by the new characters, and slight-to-broad variations. But it still has the slight stagnant vibe present.
And I was glad when the story stopped with the 50th creative woodland food stuff. It was fine in moderation. But this went over board.
Still, I love this abbey. And still want to hear more. Hopefully direct continuations from eras I already read. Like with Matemao, where I can hear some familiar names along with new ones. Instead of -very- separate generations.
