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The Book of Three
by Lloyd Alexander
"Most of us are called on to perform tasks far beyond what we can do. Our capabilities seldom match our aspirations, and we are often woefully unprepared. To this extent, we are all Assistant Pig-Keepers at heart."
After listening to a Disney podcast I have a much greater respect for [a:Lloyd Alexander|8924|Lloyd Alexander|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1353430382p2/8924.jpg] and the work he put into this book series. The research and mythology is exquisite. His work is so underrated now that it's really a shame. His interpretation and grasp on Welsh folklore is quite impressive. He uses his characters as tools to explain Prydain's mythology, but he never loses sight of the plot. The explanations and character development are woven neatly into the story.
For those who were confused by the 1985 Disney adaptation but still enjoyed the movie, I recommend reading this series. As someone who enjoyed the movie but wanted to learn more about the characters featured, just the first book has proved enlightening. The characters' motivations and backstories are explained more clearly. Plus we get the yummy Gwydion. He's like a cross between Aragorn and Geralt of Rivia.
Some of my final thoughts:
- Eilonwy is my absolute favorite. The Disney adaptation, apart from making her hair more blonde, captured her character PERFECTLY. It's a shame Disney fans disregard Eilonwy because she is a pretty unique character. Not only is she one of the first Disney princesses to save the male character, but she doesn't seem to care abut getting married. She's down to earth and is whip smart. Honestly she deserves all the praise!
- Gurgi and Taran's friendship is EVERYTHING. It's that classic we-don't-like-each-other-at-first pairing, but it only gets better from there. Specifically, Taran takes such great careof Gurgi when he's injured. They are friendship goals. Gurgi's character is so important because he proves that even heroes can be scared sometimes.
- The bond between Taran, Eilonwy, Gurgi and Fflewddur Fflam is wonderful. They balance out each other's strengths and weaknesses and take such great care of one another. They become their own little family and it's the heart of the story. I can't wait to read more of their adventures!
After listening to a Disney podcast I have a much greater respect for [a:Lloyd Alexander|8924|Lloyd Alexander|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1353430382p2/8924.jpg] and the work he put into this book series. The research and mythology is exquisite. His work is so underrated now that it's really a shame. His interpretation and grasp on Welsh folklore is quite impressive. He uses his characters as tools to explain Prydain's mythology, but he never loses sight of the plot. The explanations and character development are woven neatly into the story.
For those who were confused by the 1985 Disney adaptation but still enjoyed the movie, I recommend reading this series. As someone who enjoyed the movie but wanted to learn more about the characters featured, just the first book has proved enlightening. The characters' motivations and backstories are explained more clearly. Plus we get the yummy Gwydion. He's like a cross between Aragorn and Geralt of Rivia.
Some of my final thoughts:
- Eilonwy is my absolute favorite. The Disney adaptation, apart from making her hair more blonde, captured her character PERFECTLY. It's a shame Disney fans disregard Eilonwy because she is a pretty unique character. Not only is she one of the first Disney princesses to save the male character, but she doesn't seem to care abut getting married. She's down to earth and is whip smart. Honestly she deserves all the praise!
- Gurgi and Taran's friendship is EVERYTHING. It's that classic we-don't-like-each-other-at-first pairing, but it only gets better from there. Specifically, Taran takes such great careof Gurgi when he's injured. They are friendship goals. Gurgi's character is so important because he proves that even heroes can be scared sometimes.
- The bond between Taran, Eilonwy, Gurgi and Fflewddur Fflam is wonderful. They balance out each other's strengths and weaknesses and take such great care of one another. They become their own little family and it's the heart of the story. I can't wait to read more of their adventures!