Every time the Erin's come to the end of a series, it doesn't properly end - this is becoming quite annoying! OK, they killed off a major character (aEvery time the Erin's come to the end of a series, it doesn't properly end - this is becoming quite annoying! OK, they killed off a major character (a very annoying one, at that!) but there was not resolution to a series of 6 books - just ads for the next series.......tsk! Still I keep reading - beginning to think I am a bit nuts....more
I am enjoying these latterly-written prequels very much - they round out the world of the cats by taking us to all the other clans and making bit partI am enjoying these latterly-written prequels very much - they round out the world of the cats by taking us to all the other clans and making bit parts the centre stage. ...more
I am enjoying these latterly-written prequels very much - they round out the world of the cats by taking us to all the other clans and making bit partI am enjoying these latterly-written prequels very much - they round out the world of the cats by taking us to all the other clans and making bit parts the centre stage. ...more
Now we have loss of faith....and possible dementia?????? Anyway, the three's powers are hardly to the fore and there's some weird cat going round stirNow we have loss of faith....and possible dementia?????? Anyway, the three's powers are hardly to the fore and there's some weird cat going round stirring it. The 4 clans are about as disaffected as they can be.....what will the next excert tell? I'll have to wait cos the library has a lot of holds on the last two of the series!...more
Despite how many I have read of these books I am still chary of calling the Erins 'favourite authors'. Anyway, in this series and this book - Jaypaw wDespite how many I have read of these books I am still chary of calling the Erins 'favourite authors'. Anyway, in this series and this book - Jaypaw wants slapping, Lionpaw's an idiot and Hollypaw gets stuck in a ludicrous kidnap plot thanks to her nosiness. Still happily reading along and still happy that Greystripe is back : )...more
Final volume of this series. Will Brambleclaw catch on that his respected progenitor is bad to the bone? So many hints are dropped to him that it's haFinal volume of this series. Will Brambleclaw catch on that his respected progenitor is bad to the bone? So many hints are dropped to him that it's hard to see how he's so slow.....but he works it out in the end.
The Erins do keep reiterating the obvious at times. Can be annoying.
A story thread continues that compares faith to lack of faith (and, in one instance, blind faith on the part of Firestar) that lasts the rest of this series. My main complaint at this point is that the books end in a way that doesn't properly seem 'finished', especially the inevitable 6th installment. (I've now read all six of this series so that's my conclusion.
Anyway, now I have none left and I feel grumpy! These books are like chocolate and very quick to read....more
A cunning plot is in motion where the spirit of Tigerstar is influencing his sons, Brambleclaw and Hawkfrost for the bad. Brambleclaw is more than a lA cunning plot is in motion where the spirit of Tigerstar is influencing his sons, Brambleclaw and Hawkfrost for the bad. Brambleclaw is more than a little credulous. The Erins do keep reiterating the obvious at times. Can be annoying.
A story thread continues that compares faith to lack of faith (and, in one instance, blind faith on the part of Firestar) that lasts the rest of this series. My main complaint at this point is that the books end in a way that doesn't properly seem 'finished', especially the inevitable 6th installment. (I've now read all six of this series so that's my conclusion)....more
They arrive at their new home and trouble breaks out pretty much immediately. A story thread begins that compares faith to lack of faith (and, in one They arrive at their new home and trouble breaks out pretty much immediately. A story thread begins that compares faith to lack of faith (and, in one instance, blind faith on the part of Firestar) that lasts the rest of this series. My main complaint at this point is that the books end in a way that doesn't properly seem 'finished', especially the inevitable 6th installment. (I've now read all six of this series so that's my conclusion)....more
The journey continues. The Clan differences fade until they arrive in their new home, when they are back with a vengeance! *Continues to complain abouThe journey continues. The Clan differences fade until they arrive in their new home, when they are back with a vengeance! *Continues to complain about Greystripe*...more
Leafpool gets very annoying constantly wittering about whether to tell her father about where the questing cats have gone. Someone stole Greystripe, oLeafpool gets very annoying constantly wittering about whether to tell her father about where the questing cats have gone. Someone stole Greystripe, one of the best characters and it don't look like he's coming back. This volume left me proper grumpy and out of sorts - and the the Tribe of Rushing Water had their own concept of xenophobia. Tsk!...more
Bonus book written from Firestar's POV as he sets out to find and rebuild the unknown 5th Clan who forcibly left the forest long ago. Then he goes homBonus book written from Firestar's POV as he sets out to find and rebuild the unknown 5th Clan who forcibly left the forest long ago. Then he goes home and makes kittens (in a suitably unmentioned way, of course!)...more
Final volume of the first series. Four became two and then two became one to battle the ultimate threat to the forest. The forest (naturally) was triuFinal volume of the first series. Four became two and then two became one to battle the ultimate threat to the forest. The forest (naturally) was triumphant. I still find inconsistencies that appear to be due to so many authors but it's a good read, every time....more
Again we have a complete character change - Bluestar goes from a wise and beloved leader to a horrid, paranoid drama queen throwing accusations of disAgain we have a complete character change - Bluestar goes from a wise and beloved leader to a horrid, paranoid drama queen throwing accusations of disloyalty at her clan - and at the Gods! Not only was this a bit hard to swallow but it dragged on a bit. Luckily, the dramatic tension about the dogs and the dreaded Tigerstar (who really needs killing off!) saved the book from a 2 star rating....more
Further adventures of the cat clans. The morality is entirely humanoid, I guess to teach children. I have to say, half of the recurring problem characFurther adventures of the cat clans. The morality is entirely humanoid, I guess to teach children. I have to say, half of the recurring problem characters really should have been killed off at the time as it is obvious their 'humanity' towards the bad characters puts the whole clan group at risk, time and time again!...more
Things hot up for the cat clan - quite literally, when the forest catches fire! Bizarrely, the series is written by six writers - none of whom are calThings hot up for the cat clan - quite literally, when the forest catches fire! Bizarrely, the series is written by six writers - none of whom are called Erin Hunter - and sometimes it shows, when, for instance, a character has a whole change of personality. In this case it is Cloudtail who veers from arrogant and rude overconfidence, to visiting a human and accepting catfood (and growing very fat) to sudden complete compliance to the Code and tolerant humaneness (yup, there are a lot of human traits exhibited and not so many cat ones). These are enjoyable stories but the sermonising of 'the right way to behave' is not far below the surface and the main child-centred thrust....more
Further adventures of the cat clans. The morality is entirely humanoid, I guess to teach children. I have to say, half of the recurring problem characFurther adventures of the cat clans. The morality is entirely humanoid, I guess to teach children. I have to say, half of the recurring problem characters really should have been killed off at the time as it is obvious their 'humanity' towards the bad characters puts the whole clan group at risk, time and time again!...more
Symbolising the end of the Antichrist's reign and the Second Coming of Jesus, focused heavily on the Stable - this is an interesting allegory and a goSymbolising the end of the Antichrist's reign and the Second Coming of Jesus, focused heavily on the Stable - this is an interesting allegory and a good story - but I feel the ending is very clumsy in that all the humans involved are wiped out and go home to the Lord. In fact, all the action in this one is shown to have taken place after they all died, which raises new questions for me. As said of The Silver Chair I would rather this series ended at The Voyage of the Dawn Treader....more
Not the most obvious Christian allegory but clearly does refer to how we can deceive ourselves if we don't follow the set path ('the signs' given by ANot the most obvious Christian allegory but clearly does refer to how we can deceive ourselves if we don't follow the set path ('the signs' given by Aslan) and how unbelievers can influence and confuse the mind (the enchantment of Rilian and the witch's influence in general). Personally, I think the Narnian Chronicles should have ended with The Voyage of the Dawn Treader....more
Final of the series. I am quite surprised how this children's series really sucked me in and kept me enthralled. My only complaint was that the endingFinal of the series. I am quite surprised how this children's series really sucked me in and kept me enthralled. My only complaint was that the ending was very protracted - which often happens when an author finds it hard to let go of their story and characters. I have to say - I do believe in dragons completely!...more
Two fairytales turned....not on their heads but perhaps almost onto their sides.....a sixty degree turn. The illustrations are fabulous (and no, it's Two fairytales turned....not on their heads but perhaps almost onto their sides.....a sixty degree turn. The illustrations are fabulous (and no, it's not a graphic novel but it might as well be.) It turns out that one woman can do what countless men failed to do by first burning the thorns and then kissing the Princess. No, much complaint was heard among reviewers that this was not a Lesbian retelling; she simply did what she had to do. And of course it wasn't the princess she was kissing......
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