I looked at Redwal as suggested by Tom to help with an idea on how my character will look. Turns out I have heard of Redwall, although I have never properly seen it. I rather like the the way the eyes are drawn.
I never read the books. I've onnly just watched the first minute of the first episodes as i stumbled across it one day accidently. Can't remember what I was watching. Its good so far though
Yeah, I have fond memories of reading the first book on a horrendous 8-hour plane trip to Canada this one time.
I like your Mouse character idea, it adds other meanings and possiblities to the words you have been given.
To be honest when I said that Redwall is a bit 'naff' it's because the actual story and characters themselves could of all been done with humans/any other type of animal. The characters being rodents was a bit of pointless gimmick when you think about it.
I suppose that's something for you to avoid, make sure that you're simply not replacing a human character with a mouse like-for-like. Make the fact that your main character is a mouse integral to the world and story you create. If that makes sense? Though I think you're doing that anyway from what I've seen.
Thanks. the other thing I'm finding about Redwall (I'm actualy watching it) is there's not much of a plot. Ok there's thsi bad rat who is trying ot take over the abbey, but other than that it's pretty much the same.
Yes, though it's probably a case of them having to adapt the hefty novel for TV, the book had a lot of side and back story that sort of made the world interesting.
I unfortunately have been struck down by a case of exploding ear syndrome, so won't be about today but Interim Crit today/tommorow? Enjoy!
Hi Charlotte! Yes, I remember this too - my children read the books when they were younger!
ReplyDeleteI never read the books. I've onnly just watched the first minute of the first episodes as i stumbled across it one day accidently. Can't remember what I was watching. Its good so far though
ReplyDeleteYeah, I have fond memories of reading the first book on a horrendous 8-hour plane trip to Canada this one time.
ReplyDeleteI like your Mouse character idea, it adds other meanings and possiblities to the words you have been given.
To be honest when I said that Redwall is a bit 'naff' it's because the actual story and characters themselves could of all been done with humans/any other type of animal. The characters being rodents was a bit of pointless gimmick when you think about it.
I suppose that's something for you to avoid, make sure that you're simply not replacing a human character with a mouse like-for-like. Make the fact that your main character is a mouse integral to the world and story you create. If that makes sense? Though I think you're doing that anyway from what I've seen.
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Thanks. the other thing I'm finding about Redwall (I'm actualy watching it) is there's not much of a plot. Ok there's thsi bad rat who is trying ot take over the abbey, but other than that it's pretty much the same.
ReplyDeleteYes, though it's probably a case of them having to adapt the hefty novel for TV, the book had a lot of side and back story that sort of made the world interesting.
ReplyDeleteI unfortunately have been struck down by a case of exploding ear syndrome, so won't be about today but Interim Crit today/tommorow? Enjoy!
Oh ok.....thanks :)
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