Reviews - The Chronicles of Prydain

49 reviews for:

The Chronicles of Prydain

Lloyd Alexander

4.36 AVERAGE

juliesnooley's review against another edition

5.0

Great book

Thanks Gina for recommending this - it was a fantastic series to read with Leo, he was always begging for one more chapter!

dasrach's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous lighthearted medium-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

snailbutch's review against another edition

5.0

This is, I think, my all time favorite series from childhood. Great characters, engaging plot, exciting world building!! The only thing I find myself somewhat disappointed by while rereading them in adulthood is the lack of female characters. The few in the books are GREAT, don’t get me wrong, but I want more because I’m GREEDY!!! Genuinely, tho, if you need a quick and excellent fantasy series, this one is top tier.

mikinthelibrary's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous funny inspiring slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

eleventeen's review against another edition

4.0

Childhood. Loved it more than narnia for its magic and wonder that felt less fairytale and more fantasy.

dlemieur's review against another edition

4.0

I reread these five books this week. They’re written for 10-12 year olds so it’s easy reading. I loved them as a child (reading them as soon as each was published). My children loved them. And this Christmas season I sank back into this magical world and lived in Prydain again for a week, renewing some core qualities in my character that these books have formed.

00scott's review against another edition

3.0

I would have given this book 3.5 stars, but I don't know how to give half a star. In any case: fun, light-hearted read. The story is cute, enchanting even. I originally picked this up out of my love for Disney's The Black Cauldron, this being the source material. This set builds on what Disney used. If you're looking for a tale that is a traditional sort of fantasy jaunt without any scheming or grey areas, this is a good choice!