The Wild Road by Gabriel King is a fantasy novel written from the perspective of cats, delving into a world where mystical Wild Roads connect different areas of Earth and are guarded by a feline guardian named Tag. The story follows Tag's adventures as he encounters adversaries seeking to exploit these roads for sinister purposes. The book is praised for its engaging plot, intense adventure, and surprising conclusion, making it a must-read for cat lovers and fans of fantasy literature.
The writing style of The Wild Road is described as beautifully written, with vibrant imagery that captivates the reader's imagination. The authors, writing under a pen name, skillfully blend mythic quest elements with contemporary language, creating a compelling narrative that balances animal behavior with human-like characteristics. Despite some flaws in editing and confusing climactic action, the book remains a worthwhile read, especially for older teens and adults who appreciate a mix of fantasy, adventure, and feline themes.
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The book contains graphic depictions of animal cruelty, which may be disturbing for some readers.
From The Publisher:
In the grand storytelling style of Watership Down and Tailchaser's Song comes an epic tale of adventure and danger, of heroism against insurmountable odds, and of love and comradeship among extraordinary animals who must brave The Wild Road . . .
Secure in a world of privilege and comfort, the kitten Tag is happy as a pampered house pet-until the dreams come. Dreams that pour into his safe, snug world from the wise old cat Majicou: hazy images of travel along the magical highways of the animals, of a mission, and of a terrible responsibility that will fall on young Tag. Armed with the cryptic message that he must bring the King and Queen of cats to Tintagel before the spring equinox, Tag ventures outside. Meanwhile, an evil human known only as the Alchemist doggedly hunts the Queen for his own ghastly ends. And if the Alchemist captures her, the world will never be safe again . . .
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About the Author:
A lifelong cat lover, Gabriel King has shared a home with every variety of feline, from stray to pedigree. He lives in London.
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