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A review by birdkeeperklink
The Black Stallion's Blood Bay Colt by Walter Farley
5.0
To me, The Blood Bay Colt is where Walter Farley really hit his stride in the Black Stallion books. The Black Stallion was very good, if a bit dull at times, The Island Stallion was also very good, if a bit dull at times, and The Black Stallion and Satan was very exciting--although I felt like it was rushed. I loved The Black Stallion's Blood Bay Colt from start to finish--the characters were interesting (especially Jimmy Creech and Uncle Wilbur), the pacing was perfect, and the horses were lovable.
Don't get me wrong, I love Flame and The Black, but it was nice to have a break from the 'wild stallions who will only submit to the boys they love' thing. The vast majority of real horses aren't like that--they're more like Volo Queen and Bonfire. If you treat and train them right, they're gentle and eager to please. Of course, every horse has its own personality, but those two things are usually traits that can be attained through training. Also, I liked how Volo Queen and Bonfire were naturally sweet-natured. It was refreshing and enjoyable.
Don't get me wrong, I love Flame and The Black, but it was nice to have a break from the 'wild stallions who will only submit to the boys they love' thing. The vast majority of real horses aren't like that--they're more like Volo Queen and Bonfire. If you treat and train them right, they're gentle and eager to please. Of course, every horse has its own personality, but those two things are usually traits that can be attained through training. Also, I liked how Volo Queen and Bonfire were naturally sweet-natured. It was refreshing and enjoyable.