Book Review: The Great and Terrible Quest

Overall: 5

Recommended: Yes

Age Group: 11-14 (but still good for older people)

Writing: 4.5

Story: 5

Scariness/Suspense: 3.5

Profanity: None

Language: Maybe Some, but I don't think there is any

Violence: Moderate

Blood and Gore: Some

Alcohol/Drugs: Some mentions of Alcohol

Magic: None

Favorite Passage: "The half-wit might have picked it up--they are like jackdaws."
It was a casual suggestion from Diamond, and though it made the boy's blood run cold, the Lord Regent dissmissed it impatiantly.
"He would have given it to his grandfather--he was terrified of the old man. I believe it must have jerked from my pouch on the road. No matter, as long as it is not--" he stopped abruptly, then added in a different tone, "Are you sure the man is dead?"
"As sure as can be," drawled Diamond.
"We thought we were sure the old dotard could not speak," said the Lord Regent bitterly. "To break a twelve-year silence--and to break it so, in full Council! Do what we will, that prophecy has run through the country like fire."

Comments:

I just have to say, I really liked this book. I had to read it for school a few years ago and since then, I have read it two or three more times. It is geared at pre-teens and young teens, but it is a fun, easy read. The story is set in the era of knights and castles, and there are evil Lords Regent ruling over the land. The main characters include a young boy and his dog, a very confused but surprisingly smart and strong man, a fat performer and of course, plenty of bad guys. There is, of course, scenes with fighting and it does clearly tell you about several severe injuries, but the main part of the book is more of a quest and a mystery. Well written, excellent plot and character development, I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves a good adventure. (geez, that sounded like a commercial)

~Ellentia