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anactualcat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
scmacey16's review
5.0
I loved this book so much. I love Merlin and all his magical friends who help him. I love T.A. Barron’s writing I think it is so beautiful.
spinch4's review
4.0
Really enjoyed it! Sadly the problem to be overcome was all the protagonist's fault but he learned some good lessons on the way.
ladypalutena's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is another one of those books where I'd say if I was reading it as a kid again, I would give it five stars, no questions asked. As an adult, it's a 3-star read, but I've split the difference with this review.
Every time Merlin encounters an obstacle in this book, someone or something immediately appears to help him along, with no effort on his part whatsoever. It gets a little tiring by the end.
Every time Merlin encounters an obstacle in this book, someone or something immediately appears to help him along, with no effort on his part whatsoever. It gets a little tiring by the end.
sqeeker's review against another edition
3.0
- I like how Barron imagined Stonehenge to be created, but how does it get to Earth and England?
- Merlin is SO frustrating!! He is an arrogant jerk who thinks very highly of himself. It gets a little better towards the end, and learns some humility, but most of the book, he is arrogant.
- I'm grateful there is a map in the front of the book. It helped since there was a ton of traveling.
- I love how Merlin receives Excalibur! Naming was my favorite song! I loved that whole part.
- Can't Merlin follow any orders/rules/directions/warnings!!! FAIL!
- While I'm on a rant, what was the point of Bumbelwy? He was completely useless and didn't add anything to the story. Even the characters complained about him tagging along.
- I thought the whole story and plot of this book was well done. I love that Merlin had to learn so many things, and I can see how he uses these precious lessons in the future.
- It is really fun reading a story about a character you already know. We already know what happens to Merlin in the future, so it is interesting to see how he is becoming this great wizard.
- I love the little Arthur hints.
- Overall, I enjoyed the book, but dang some of the characters bugged me!
- Merlin is SO frustrating!! He is an arrogant jerk who thinks very highly of himself. It gets a little better towards the end, and learns some humility, but most of the book, he is arrogant.
- I'm grateful there is a map in the front of the book. It helped since there was a ton of traveling.
- I love how Merlin receives Excalibur! Naming was my favorite song! I loved that whole part.
- Can't Merlin follow any orders/rules/directions/warnings!!! FAIL!
- While I'm on a rant, what was the point of Bumbelwy? He was completely useless and didn't add anything to the story. Even the characters complained about him tagging along.
- I thought the whole story and plot of this book was well done. I love that Merlin had to learn so many things, and I can see how he uses these precious lessons in the future.
- It is really fun reading a story about a character you already know. We already know what happens to Merlin in the future, so it is interesting to see how he is becoming this great wizard.
- I love the little Arthur hints.
- Overall, I enjoyed the book, but dang some of the characters bugged me!
tommye's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
thisbookishcat's review against another edition
I wanted to like this, but I just couldn't deal with the whining.
maggie56's review against another edition
5.0
It is so hard reading a great series when it ends on a cliffhanger....you can't go on because you are reading other books in between....book 3 soon! Great storyline amazing how "Easter eggs'" are in this book which brings my heart back to the original story of King Arthur and Excalibur.