132,583
edits
Changes
From TheBookbag
Jump to navigationJump to searchJack Flint and the Redthorn Sword by Joe Donnelly (view source)
Revision as of 16:12, 8 May 2018
, 16:12, 8 May 2018no edit summary
Joe Donnelly's writing style is crisp and clear. Its directness can sometimes give a feel of Problem, Solution, Problem, Solution, rather than developing the tension for an extra page or two. Whilst I'd have preferred a touch more characterisation woven amongst the plot, it would be unfair to call it lacking. The book will strike a perfect chord with its target audience, who will enjoy the exciting romp through a mysterious world.
''The Redthorn Sword'' is reminiscent (without being derivative) of a number of series. The title, of course, calls to mind everyone's favourite [[:Category:J K Rowling|wizard]], but the similarity ends there. The various enemies are cut from similar cloth of those in [[''The Lord of the Rings]]'', and are similarly ominous and terrifying. The leaping from one world to another calls up [[C S Lewis]]
and [[Philip Pullman]], but without the allegory.
