I like action, drama, conflict, intrigue, suspense, yet this magic kingdom has next to none of these things. Maybe I would’ve enjoyed this part more if I’d read in during my boyhood, it’s hard to say. My attention was put to the test when Will Stanton and Bran go to some sort of magic kingdom. They’re “real”, whereas most of the other characters are somewhat dull or one-dimensional. These three characters are endearing and likable. The three Drew siblings from Books 1 and 3 add their usual brightness, though sadly they’re kept in the background too much. “Silver on the Tree” continues this trend. Wrestling with a novel or series is worthwhile when it challenges and engages our minds well.For me, each book in the series isn’t as good as the previous one. I am frustrated by certain aspects of the books, but these frustrations do not prevent me from recommending the books. So, in conclusion, Susan Cooper has written a good quality series with vivid descriptions, compelling characters, and fascinating events. Personally, I am going to forget that part of the last chapter and pretend that all of the characters have changed and matured because of the secret events that they will forever carry with them.
As a reader, I almost feel like my time has been wasted. They have no benefit in anything they have done. Having the characters forget the magical events makes the whole series irrelevant to the characters. This kind of ending drives me nutty! All the character development and all the growth is completely erased. Unfortunately, Cooper then ends the book with all the mortal characters forgetting everything that had happened. I really enjoyed the adventure in this book and even the results of the conflict. If you have read my previous book reviews for this series, this book has the same dark, light, and high magic complexity that I am not fond of. This novel is twice as long as the previous books and has the same combination of mystery and magic as the other. The story moves from being grounded in reality to dreamy other times and places as the children reach the final conflict. We get to dive into British legends, including King Arthur and his world. In this last book, all of our main characters come together for a last epic adventure. As with most of the books in this series, my review is mixed, but I still recommend it as a high-quality middle school and up book. “Silver on the Tree” is the last book in Susan Cooper’s The Dark is Rising Series.
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