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A review by thatgirlinblack
The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander
4.0
So it is a ripoff of Lord of the Rings stuffed with Welsh names with lots of "y"'s- it's still a nice book. :)
Taran the honourable Pig-Keeper, faithful (former?) Princess Eilonwy, and Gurgi the Gollum-like creature accompany a gathering of mighty, noble kings and their handpicked troops in a quest to destroy the infamous Black Cauldron that the evil king Arawen uses to birth armies from the departed. "Fair Folk," a solid and grumbling dwarf, a gift from an old man to a younger one about to embark on a journey, a tall gray-eyed swordfighter and healer who longs to return to his betrothed and carries a special brooch, a little glass thing that lights up, and a gift of invisibility, all play a part. Catch all the LOTR references yet? ;) Okay, okay "imitation is the highest form of praise" or whatever. This book still has several wise insights and lessons.
Taran butts heads with the proud, conniving young wandering nobleman Ellydir. He struggles with fighting back, but learns to keep his temper and live in peace as far as it depends on him (Romans 12:8). "Wisdom, truth, and love" are precious gifts to be prized. Harp strings that snap when they hear lies ensure honesty in a bard. An unassuming, bumbling friendly they meet on the way turns out to bring a timely help. You can't always trust those who profess friendship, as the kings learn. Taran must sacrifice something dear to him for the good of all the land, when they meet the 3 enchantresses who posses the Cauldron. And an unlikely hero makes the ultimate sacrifice to save them all.
So all in all, this was a nice little adventurous fairytale, with good morals as well.
"It is a bold plan, but with bold companions it can succeed."
"Its powers? Like all weapons, only those held by him who weilds it."
"Indeed, the more we find to love, the more we add to the measure of our hearts."
"Keep a bold heart. Your courage will be tested enough."
"Is there not glory enough in living the days given to us?"
"You should know there is adventure in simply being among those we love and the things we love, and beauty too."
"You chose to be a hero not through enchantment but through your own manhood. And since you have chosen, for good or ill, you must take the risks of a man. You may win or you may lose. Time will decide."
Taran the honourable Pig-Keeper, faithful (former?) Princess Eilonwy, and Gurgi the Gollum-like creature accompany a gathering of mighty, noble kings and their handpicked troops in a quest to destroy the infamous Black Cauldron that the evil king Arawen uses to birth armies from the departed. "Fair Folk," a solid and grumbling dwarf, a gift from an old man to a younger one about to embark on a journey, a tall gray-eyed swordfighter and healer who longs to return to his betrothed and carries a special brooch, a little glass thing that lights up, and a gift of invisibility, all play a part. Catch all the LOTR references yet? ;) Okay, okay "imitation is the highest form of praise" or whatever. This book still has several wise insights and lessons.
Taran butts heads with the proud, conniving young wandering nobleman Ellydir. He struggles with fighting back, but learns to keep his temper and live in peace as far as it depends on him (Romans 12:8). "Wisdom, truth, and love" are precious gifts to be prized. Harp strings that snap when they hear lies ensure honesty in a bard. An unassuming, bumbling friendly they meet on the way turns out to bring a timely help. You can't always trust those who profess friendship, as the kings learn. Taran must sacrifice something dear to him for the good of all the land, when they meet the 3 enchantresses who posses the Cauldron. And an unlikely hero makes the ultimate sacrifice to save them all.
So all in all, this was a nice little adventurous fairytale, with good morals as well.
"It is a bold plan, but with bold companions it can succeed."
"Its powers? Like all weapons, only those held by him who weilds it."
"Indeed, the more we find to love, the more we add to the measure of our hearts."
"Keep a bold heart. Your courage will be tested enough."
"Is there not glory enough in living the days given to us?"
"You should know there is adventure in simply being among those we love and the things we love, and beauty too."
"You chose to be a hero not through enchantment but through your own manhood. And since you have chosen, for good or ill, you must take the risks of a man. You may win or you may lose. Time will decide."