The Book of Three

So after finishing up the novelization of The Empire Strikes Back, I needed something a bit more on the medieval fantasy side; Not too long in the page count, nor too heavy of a mental workout as many major epic fantasy books like put the reader through.

Then, a kindly USPS driver finally delivered the book that I had ordered - along with the four that proceeds it - nearly a month ago, completing the five book Chronicles of Prydain series. A series that I have been wanting to read for years now. 

And you know what? It is exactly what I was wanting. It's literature aimed at children, sure. But it isn't as annoying to read as some books in that age range tend to be (I am specifically referring to The Hobbit). It knows its readers are capable of appreciating more complex storytelling than what some authors are willing to admit. 

It's not quite on the level as Redwall, another really great series for kids, but it's not painfully written as others in this aimed at the particular demographic are either.