The Castle of Llyr
Author: Lloyd Alexander
Year: 1966
Abstract:
Eilonwy has run wild in Prydain long enough and it's time for her to settle down and learn to be a lady. Unfortunately,
evil is afoot and Taran, Gurgi, Flewddur, and Gwydion are soon in the midst of high adventure again.
| Advanced Mind | |
| Exploration/Quest |  |
| Military/Fighting | |
| Horror | |
| Magic | |
| Advanced Technology | |
| Time Travel/Alternate History | |
| Science | |
| Aliens/Beasties | |
| Contemporality |
Other books in this series:The Chronicles of Prydain
The Book of Three [1964]
The Black Cauldron [1965]
Taran Wanderer [1967]
The High King [1968]
tyranist's Review
This, of course, would be the quasi-romantic entry in the series. I say quasi because it really doesn't ever get close
enough to the romance to really threaten anyone. This has always been the least satisfying part of the chronicles for me.
It lacks the youthful energy that the rest have and instead gets pretty whiny and self-pitying at times. The character
development isn't as strong and the plot just a little weaker. Still, it is important to read if you intend to continue
reading the chronicles. There are events that will pop up later.