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Recommend this series and this book for those who like action and adventure and humor. Also recommend for the reluctant reader. These hard to put down books have been read by all 3 of my boys and myself.
The author uses this book to explore some of the stories touched upon in previous books, but not detailed. The stories that reveal the characters' pasts and their smaller adventures. The premise behind the stories is of a present day archaeologist and his assistants are excavating the remains of a castle, when one of them finds the ruins of a Ranger's cabin and a manuscript filled with long-lost tales.
My boys were between 10 and 12 when they started reading this series. My now 13 year old is enjoying these added adventures and I have a feeling when my other 2 come home from college, they will read this as well.
So I've read the whole series, all 12 books. I don't think they can be reviewed separately really, as they are all part of a really big story. And it is very well told, coherent from book to book, an develops from book one to book 12 in a warm, adventurous way, a really very good read. Good enough I think I will revise this series in a year or so, when the familiarity get a little distant and I can reread the series taking time for the details. Behind the good story (stories really) there are some interesting themes developed, what it means to really grow up, what true friendship and love is, what real courage and heroism is, and, naturally, what is opposite of this in the "bad guys". If you start with book one, realize that you are in for a few months of reading, you'll not be able to stop with book one, it just whets the appetite for the rest . .
There were a lot of questions and mysteries and holes in the Ranger's Apprentice story. There was the tantalizing affair of Cassandra and Horace's wedding. The story of Halt's role at Hackam Heath. And, of course, the biggest question, the unsolvable issue of Will's father and mother, his arrival at Castle Redmont's doorstep, and Halt's involvement in it all.
The Lost Stories explain all of that, and then some. Flanagan answered the riddle of Halt's recruitment by the Ranger's Corps in 'The Hibernian', which was five chapters that I would've happily paid ten times the book's price for (but the set price is just dandy). He included two of Gilan's adventures, or rather one of Gilan's and one of Jenny's. The short story 'Dinner for Five' explains how Jenny develops feelings for the Ranger. 'The Inkwell and the Dagger' describes how Gilan took care of Foldar, a previous follower of the vanquished lord Morgorath who was terrorizing the countryside. Of course, there was an entertaining little scuffle, courtesy of Will and his mentor, as they were trying to arrest some moondarkers (thieves that trick ships into sailing head-on to rocks), an excursion to search for a stolen pet, and a nasty occurrence that involves a three-legged wolf.
I thought that Will's understanding of Tug's words was a little absurd in the last story, but that's my only criticism.
I loved the way Flanagan integrated an impromptu ad for his new series at the end. I'm sure I'll check that out later.
VBG
When it comes to Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice and Brotherband series, I'm a huge fan. I prefer the complete books to these "vignette"-type books, as they do sometimes come across as being slightly thin in terms of the stories (I realize that's by necessity), but I definitely appreciate finding out about some of the "stories behind the stories." I'm not too tough a critic, but since I felt this book wasn't quite 5-star worthy I "forced" myself to give only four stars. If I could, I'd give it 4.5. As I said, I'm a serious Flanagan fan, so that almost hurts me to do so! I loved the Ranger's Apprentice series and can't wait for the next Brotherband installment!!
Using that profound skill solely associated with Flanagan, another masterpiece is created. Of all books I've read, so far the top have been Speaker for the dead, by Orson Scott Card, City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare and one or two others. I think this masterly crafted combinations of intriguing stories has easily found its way onto that list. Anyone who desires a good experience should read this book.
The good
There are countless things to be prized in this final addition to the Rangers Apprentice sequence. I think one of the top things is the expert use of vocabulary. It is so that it immediately draws you in without being confusing.
The plots of the book itself is captivating. You always want to see what will happen next. You're always sitting om edge as you read, and when you are pulled away from your book, you desire nothing more than to find this book in your hands once again.
And than we come back to our characters. You always love these characters. They're so likeable, even the horses. Each character is artfully crafted, with lovable traits. I think its the greatness of the characters that makes you admire this book so.
The Bad
I can only find one actually bad thing. And that's the situations. They seem to easy to get out of. Halts peril is the only one with a great signifigance of danger.
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