Pros: very richly woven myth and modern story Cons: a main character that’s somewhat dislikable; a bit confusing to jump in on
Going back a loonng way (about five years), my first introduction to The Dark is Rising series was actually The Grey King, the fourth book and actually one that can stand on their own. But in a strange twist of fate, at that...
Pros: mythical story weaved with history and legend; beautiful prose Cons: Susan Cooper stopped writing
I was a bookworm as a child. Every other Saturday my mother would take us to the library to check out books (until I realized that magazines had to be returned in a week, so I would check out Writers Digests just so she would have to bring us back in a...
Pros: Clear, vivid writing. Compelling story Cons: Welsh pronunciation guide gives you no excuse not to sound out Welsh names
Wales is a lovely green rainy country of sheep, shepherds and great legends, including that of King Arthur. Several of these legends, and the Welsh countryside form the backdrop of the fourth book in Susan Cooper's the Dark is Rising series.
Pros: Rich, beautiful storytelling for all ages Cons: Not a one!!
I first read this book at the age of 12, and let me assure you, it has stood the test of time. I have continued to enjoy it ever since, and have read it and the other books in the "Dark Is Rising" series probably once a year since then. The...
Pros: It was very suspenseful. Cons: If you take too long to read it, the suspense can wear off, and it can become very boring.
The Grey King was a very suspenseful and hard to put down. The author, Susan Cooper, had a style that built up the suspense of the book. She would tell you most of the information, and hold back the final, completing piece until much later in the book....
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