Lord Brocktree

Ironpaw · Post by **Ironpaw** » Fri Jan 04, 2002 1:18 am

Been a while since I've read it, but the Screwtape Letters were quite cool.

Niquee · Post by **Niquee** » Fri Jan 04, 2002 2:57 am

I remember that book. I really liked Dotti (that was her name right?)I just started reading The Silmarillion the other day. Pretty good so far. Yep.------------------
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CCQdobhran · Post by **CCQdobhran** » Fri Jan 04, 2002 4:42 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Hraxmeim:
I'd just like to let you guys know that I've finished the latest Redwall novel, _Lord Brocktree_. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I thought the latest was Taggerung?
Which, btw, answers the opposite question answered in Outcast of Redwall.~C.C.Q. 8:=3

Hraxmeim · Post by **Hraxmeim** » Fri Jan 04, 2002 5:50 am

I'd just like to let you guys know that I've finished the latest Redwall novel, _Lord Brocktree_. I bought it months ago (along with the Screwtape Letters) but it took me a while to get past the first forty or so pages. I began reading it in earnest a couple days ago when without warning the story suddenly became interesting. It was like what happened when I reached page 137 in _Legend of Luke_ except that it hit much earlier and stayed for the rest of the book. The story and its subplots were engaging. I found myself actually caring about what happened to the characters, who were all distinctive and interesting, even the vermin and those that irritated me. Basically, it was a pretty good book all around. Easily on par with _Pearls of Lutra_.

Dancercheerleaderchik · Fri Jan 04, 2002 6:39 am

Yeah, it is

Hraxmeim · Post by **Hraxmeim** » Fri Jan 04, 2002 8:31 am

I also just finished William Gibson's _Virtual Light_ today. Weird, but in a good way.

Hraxmeim · Post by **Hraxmeim** » Fri Jan 04, 2002 8:49 am

Yes, _Taggerung_ is technically the most recent Redwall book. But it doesn't count because I haven't read it yet.

Mitya Shostak · Post by **Mitya Shostak** » Fri Jan 04, 2002 10:05 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Hraxmeim:
Yes, _Taggerung_ is technically the most recent Redwall book. But it doesn't count because I haven't read it yet.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Riiiiiight.Taggerung came out: 10 September 2001
I got a copy of Taggerung: 10 September, 2001
I finished reading Taggerung: 11 September, 2001Yes, I'm insane.

Hraxmeim · Post by **Hraxmeim** » Fri Jan 04, 2002 10:48 am

I just finished reading _Grunts_, by Mary Gentle. This was certainly an interesting book. It is about cliiched high fantasy orcs who get their claws on modern military equipment. The plot is horrifically convoluted, seeming to move totally at random towards no clear outcome. The entire point of the book seems to be to make fun of fantasy novels in the most violent and disgusting way possible. I still say it is pretty good, but only because I liked the jokes.
On the other hand, David Freer and Eric Flint did a much better job with _Rats Bats and Vats_. Their book is themed more along military/dirty jokes. The plot is alien invasion, not fantasy parody, but the put it together well. In my opinion, it is superior to _Grunts_.[This message has been edited by Hraxmeim (edited 01-04-2002).]

Hraxmeim · Post by **Hraxmeim** » Fri Jan 04, 2002 10:51 am

By the way, I finished reading Vernor Vinge's _A Deepness in the Sky_ a while back. Great book!

Dancercheerleaderchik · Sat Jan 05, 2002 5:29 am

I got in December...December 11th I think. All I know is that I finished it the same day.

Simply_da_Best · Post by **Simply_da_Best** » Sat Jan 05, 2002 10:21 am

well, I love the redwall books. My sister (9 years old) brought home Mossflower and hated it so I picked it up and read it. I ended up being obsessed with the whole series and waiting for each book to be availible in the library. Now I've finished all 13 or so books in less than a month. My fave one was Lord Brocktre, although I have to admit redwall was extremely good. Any other opinions? And yes, Dotti was my fave too. GIRL POWER!! what happened to the female heroes?

Rcawley8 · Post by **Rcawley8** » Sat Jan 05, 2002 10:37 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Hraxmeim:
I also just finished William Gibson's _Virtual Light_ today. Weird, but in a good way.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I just finished the unoffically third book to that unoffical series, william gibson's "All tomorrow's parties." It is Very well written.Oh yeah, and I also hated "Grunts." [This message has been edited by rcawley8 (edited 01-05-2002).]

Starpaw · Post by **Starpaw** » Sat Jan 05, 2002 12:51 pm

hey i just finished redwall and bought lord brocktree the other day toooredwall rules

Hraxmeim · Post by **Hraxmeim** » Sun Jan 06, 2002 1:04 am

Yeah, most people hate Grunts.

MiraORegan · Post by **MiraORegan** » Sun Jan 06, 2002 10:19 am

Reeedwaaall!*Shrinks back into lurker status*

Niquee · Post by **Niquee** » Sun Jan 06, 2002 12:58 pm

Jacques' new book soon to come out is suppose to be really good. The hero of it is Triss (also the name of the book). I can't wait. It's due out this year. In 2003, Loamhedge comes out. Yesh!! <a href="http://www.redwall.org/images/triss_res ... ">Triss</a>
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Hraxmeim · Post by **Hraxmeim** » Mon Jan 07, 2002 4:08 am

Niquee · Post by **Niquee** » Mon Jan 07, 2002 6:20 am

Yep. That's the one. I love that story. One of my favorite books. Can't wait for the new ones to come out. I'm craving for a Jacque book I haven't read. *is rereading Redwall* I'm getting bored....agh.------------------
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Simply_da_Best · Post by **Simply_da_Best** » Mon Jan 07, 2002 11:26 am

Oh! Isn't Loamhedge that abbey that was mentioned in Mattimeo? That one that sank in an earthquake?