Lloyd Alexander
Paperback | Pages: 283 pages Rating: 3.82 | 4574 Users | 202 Reviews
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| Title | : | The Iron Ring |
| Author | : | Lloyd Alexander |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 283 pages |
| Published | : | May 24th 1999 by Puffin Books (first published May 1st 1997) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Young Adult. Adventure. Fiction. Childrens |
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Driven by his sense of "dharma," or honor, young King Tamar sets off on a perilous journey, with a significance greater than he can imagine, during which he meets talking animals, villainous and noble kings, demons, and the love of his life.Alexander's latest epic adventure is rooted in the mythology of ancient India. A losing game of chance with a mysterious stranger seems like a dream to young King Tamar, but the iron ring on his finger is a very real token that his life may be forfeit. A journey to the stranger's distant kingdom seems his only chance to discover the truth. Many adventures and diversions crop up along the way as Tamar gains some surprising companions, including a brave and beautiful milkmaid, a cowardly eagle, and a wiley monkey king who used to be a man. The author's flexible style moves smoothly from comedy to tragedy and back again; from battle scenes to ridiculous situations, Alexander never loses the thread. Set within the action are small gems of poetry and folktales. The concept of dharma, or proper conduct, and the rigid caste system deeply affect Tamar's actions. Plot, characters, and setting all have their parts to play, but it is the tension set up among the lively characters and the cultural conventions binding them that create the structure of the story and lead inevitably to its conclusion. This wise and witty adventure can be enjoyed on many levels.
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| Original Title: | The Iron Ring |
| ISBN: | 0141303484 (ISBN13: 9780141303482) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Tamar, Mirri, Adi-Kavi, Rajaswami, Hashkat, Garuda, Akka, Nahusha |
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Ratings: 3.82 From 4574 Users | 202 ReviewsWrite Up Based On Books The Iron Ring
Didn't super care for it.The main character, Tamar, is one of those impulsive 'you looked at me wrong we must fight to the death!' characters, and I just wasn't feeling it.Well, I was feeling frustrated as he single-handedly halted the plot over, and over, and over.The ending was almost cool in its' reveal, but something was lacking.I think it's the sort of book younger middle schoolers would enjoy, however.NiceBook
I rarely remember how I got my books, especially those I have owned for a long time, but The Iron Ring is an exception. I had just finished completing the summer reading program with Barnes & Noble, and came in to get my free book. Unfortunately, the list of titles I could choose from was very slim, but the lady in charge of the young adult section told me to go ahead and choose any trade paperback I liked off the shelves. I grabbed this volume, and we had a lovely discussion about Lloyd
I am a huge fan of Lloyd Alexander. I love how he seemlessly pulls together threads of mythology and foreign cultures to create brillant, vibrant new stories and worlds. They feel rich and alive.It was great to see him give the same treatment to Middle Eastern mythology. However, I will admit that, while still enjoyable, it is my least favorite of Alexander's work that I have read. I definately think he did a great job at evoking the flavor of the culture and the texture of these type of
This novel is based on the traditions and legends of India. The tale begins when Tamar, the young King of Sundari, is challenged by Jaya, a powerful ruler, to a friendly game of Aksha. In this gambling game, they wager life for life and Tamar loses. Jaya places an iron ring upon the young King's finger before vanishing.Tamar's courtiers try to convince him that he was having a dream, but the iron ring upon his finger troubles the young man. He sets out on a journey to the Kingdom of Mahapura,
The story had an inventive premise and I appreciated that it was based off an Indian myth. My interest was really high when I started but as I got further into this book I realized this book just wasn't for me. At first I thought maybe I might have liked this story more had I been younger but I kept getting everyone confused and had to repetitively use the character glossary because the characters were numerous and just not memorable enough for me. It seems hard to imagine these issues being
This was the book I never knew I needed. I loved it. Lloyd Alexander has a unique style. He moves his narrative pretty fast, keeping scenes short and to the point instead of drawing them out. I've heard someone else call it a fairytale style and might be a good way to describe it. It's probably great for young readers with shorter attention spans. If I had read it a few years ago, however, I might have had trouble connecting. I still wouldn't say his writing style is my favorite.BUT THIS STORY!!
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