tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post5481857679478305211..comments2023-10-19T20:24:30.761+08:00Comments on Orpheus Sings the Guitar Electric: Book of Three by Lloyd Alexanderdarkorpheushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02565452271408221461noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-39164162278436782912008-03-27T23:03:00.000+08:002008-03-27T23:03:00.000+08:00You are not alone, I never read these in my childh...You are not alone, I never read these in my childhood either. It is interesting because having read Lord of the Rings in its entirety for the first time over the last couple of years, it really has spoiled me for fantasy that appears to be exactly along the same lines. That doesn't mean I don't/won't read it and end up enjoying it, but it does tend to push me towards different subgenres of fantasy that aren't so LOTR-ish.Carl V. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948764216438379394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-27192179284229864532008-03-23T11:29:00.000+08:002008-03-23T11:29:00.000+08:00Pour of Tor It's amazing how many people read it i...<B>Pour of Tor</B> It's amazing how many people read it in their childhood, while I had to wait until I am an adult to get to it. <BR/><BR/>What a deprived childhood, eh?darkorpheushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02565452271408221461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-19564266149784844402008-03-23T01:36:00.000+08:002008-03-23T01:36:00.000+08:00I loved this series when I was little. I believe ...I loved this series when I was little. I believe when it was over I declared to my mother that I was in love with one of the principle characters, while weeping hysterically because it was over. Strangely, I now can't remember anything about it. Your post reminds me that I need to return and reread Lloyd Alexander's books.Sycorax Pinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734754573631273474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-80881498695871151972008-03-22T09:57:00.000+08:002008-03-22T09:57:00.000+08:00Nymeth I'm about 3/4 into "The Black Cauldron" and...<B>Nymeth</B> I'm about 3/4 into "The Black Cauldron" and I like the gradual development of the plot and the possibility of growth in Taran. I agree with Lloyd Alexander's Author Notes, where he wrote: "Even in a fantasy realm, growing up is accomplished not without cost."<BR/><BR/>The theme of sacrifice is big in "The Black Cauldron" -- I'm definitely going to continue with the series.<BR/><BR/><B>Deslily</B> Hmm.. just wondering how many years was that? :)<BR/><BR/>The story is starting to move in a better (maybe because it's darker) direction for me. I hope the momentum continues. Taran is definitely going through the kind of life-changing experience that forces a character to mature.darkorpheushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02565452271408221461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-54692551798003307762008-03-22T07:19:00.000+08:002008-03-22T07:19:00.000+08:00wow.. it's been many MANY years since I read that ...wow.. it's been many MANY years since I read that series of books.. I'll follow and see how you like them as you read on!DesLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582481597658080464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-36013471733784889562008-03-22T05:36:00.000+08:002008-03-22T05:36:00.000+08:00The characters and the story do become more comple...The characters and the story do become more complex as the series progresses. The last two books are fairly dark, and Taran grows extraordinarily as a character in "Taran the Wanderer", my favourite book in the series. I hope you enjoy the other books more!Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.com