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Book ReviewsThe Savage Damsel and the Dwarf (Thorndike Press Large Print Young Adult Series) |
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Book: The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf (Thorndike Press Large Print Young Adult Series)
Written by: Gerald Morris |
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5
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Nothing very special
Rating:
3 / 5
Lynet ("The Savage Damsel"), younger sister to the beautiful Lyonesse, wants to deliver her family from the hands of the dreadful Knight of the Red Lands, so one night Lynet leaves the Castle Perle and makes her way to Camelot. She hopes to find a great knight who can deliver her family from the Red Knight. Instead she finds no help from a great knight, but instead a dwarf, named Roger, and an interesting kitchen knave, named Beaumains. Many adventures befall the three unlikely companions as they travel from Camelot back to the Castle Perle. Lynet falls in love with Beaumains as the journey continues. Near the end of the book, Lynet finds out that 'Beaumains' is actually Sir Gareth, brother to the greatest knight of Camelot, Sir Gawain.
Morris tries to make Lynet ("The Savage Damsel") independent and strong-willed with her cutting remarks and her rude behavior. But instead of being 'the savage damsel' that Morris tries to make her, Lynet still came off to me as ungrateful and whiney to all those around her.
And by the end of the book, I found her character, and all the rest of the characters as well, shallow and unreal. The end was more than unrealistic (despite the basic storyline being unrealistic, as well).
This subject of the Legends of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table is very interesting, but I would go elsewhere to learn and read about it.
~Atalanta
Funny and romantic
Rating:
5 / 5
Oh my gosh, this book is so funny. A comical medievel book flowing with adventure, romance, mystery and magic. If you like Arthurian Legend and good humor then get this book. There was only one flaw for me and that was that Lady Lynet kinda' got on my nerves a bit', but her personality is much better than that of her older sister and her attitude seems to change a little towards the end, so she was okay. My favorite character was Roger, the dwarf. I hope you enjoy this book.
I'm not worthy!
Rating:
5 / 5
I would honestly give this book more stars if I could! Don't be deceived into thinking this is simply a kids book-- whilst I thoroughly recommend it as a great read for kids and teens, it is in fact fabulous literary fodder for readers of any age, especially those with a fascination for Arthurian legends, or anyone interested in Sir Thomas Malory's work Le Morte D'Arthur. Gerald Morris is a truly gifted author, and I frequently laughed out loud at the delightful, witty dialogue in this book. So enthralled was I that once I started, I couldn't put it down, not even to go to sleep (my eyes were red and puffy the next day, but it was worth it!) Not only that, but as soon as I finished it, I started reading it all over again. It was just that good! Although part 3 of a series, this is a stand alone work that can be read independently of the others without any qualms or misunderstandings. The other reviewers are right-- this is an incredible, funny, intelligent book, and one not to be missed!
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