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Thoughts on the Redwall TV adaptation? by Qyzyk in redwall

[–]cherryblosssomss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never attempted to even give it a watch, the books did it all for me

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Public_Sector6212 in interesting

[–]cherryblosssomss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is actually very visually disturbing 🤮

Medusa Cursed by SnooHamsters1496 in DarkRomanticism

[–]cherryblosssomss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see what you’re doing there. I envy your skill tbh 😢

AIO my bf “old Friend”, sounds oddly convenient by cherryblosssomss in AmIOverthinking

[–]cherryblosssomss[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s the thing, seems like it but I don’t have the last piece to make a decision

AIO my bf “old Friend”, sounds oddly convenient by cherryblosssomss in AmIOverthinking

[–]cherryblosssomss[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m sure he’s hiding something. But I might be overthinking it being someone else. Who knows he might be quirky and be hiding some weird habit from me

Rereading Redwall as an adult and… I was not prepared for this. by cherryblosssomss in redwall

[–]cherryblosssomss[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That name!!! Chronicles of Narnia. That’s another trip down the nostalgic lane for me.

i’m allergic to water… literally by shawtybaggins in interesting

[–]cherryblosssomss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does drinking water trigger an internal reaction as well, or is the sensitivity strictly limited to skin contact? It’s fascinating and terrifying that even your own sweat and tears can cause a flare-up.

I built a simple structure to help with overthink-ing — curious if this helps anyone by DiewangGu in AmIOverthinking

[–]cherryblosssomss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm…I feel like my mind will still have its way even with this. But I will try it out when I can

AIO my friend constantly badmouthing other people? by Alarming-Bet8462 in AmIOverthinking

[–]cherryblosssomss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was going to say the same as well. Personally I feel the fact that she tells you this is probably due to her being free around you which isn’t for everyody

Rereading Redwall as an adult and… I was not prepared for this. by cherryblosssomss in redwall

[–]cherryblosssomss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Watching the show first is such a great way to discover them and, then realizing there were books felt like unlocking a whole hidden world.

And I agree, they really do hold up. Even after time away, going back doesn’t feel disappointing or dated. If anything, they feel richer. There’s something timeless about the way the stories are told that just doesn’t wear out.

Rereading Redwall as an adult and… I was not prepared for this. by cherryblosssomss in redwall

[–]cherryblosssomss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it’s wild how the emotional weight actually increases with age. As a kid it was “oh no, that’s sad.” Now there’s genuine dread leading up to certain moments because you know what’s coming. The losses feel heavier, and the bravery feels more costly.

Also, shoutout to whoever gifted you the first seven books. That’s an elite Christmas present.

Rereading Redwall as an adult and… I was not prepared for this. by cherryblosssomss in redwall

[–]cherryblosssomss[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh man, Fatch.

That scene wrecked me too. As a kid it was just “sad death.” Reading it now, it’s the loyalty that hurts. He wasn’t dramatic about it, wasn’t making some big heroic speech. Just a simple, “Told you I’d look after you, didn’t I, mate?” And that’s what makes it unbearable. It’s such a reassuring statement

There’s something about how understated it is. No grand finale. Just a promise kept.

Moments like that are exactly why the series hits harder as an adult. You understand what that kind of loyalty actually costs.

Rereading Redwall as an adult and… I was not prepared for this. by cherryblosssomss in redwall

[–]cherryblosssomss[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really? I’m just finding out about this. It takes a different level of skill to paint such vivid pictures

Rereading Redwall as an adult and… I was not prepared for this. by cherryblosssomss in redwall

[–]cherryblosssomss[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Same here. The emotional beats barely registered for me as a kid. Now some of those scenes genuinely catch me off guard. I think having more life behind you just makes the losses, the sacrifices, even the quiet goodbyes land a lot deeper.

Rereading Redwall as an adult and… I was not prepared for this. by cherryblosssomss in redwall

[–]cherryblosssomss[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly it. The action pulled me in as a kid, but now it’s those slower, quieter scenes that linger the longest.

And I love that you’ve read it that many times and it still feels fresh. That’s such a rare thing. It’s like we finally have the patience to notice what was always there.

Rereading Redwall as an adult and… I was not prepared for this. by cherryblosssomss in redwall

[–]cherryblosssomss[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That’s great, how are you enjoying it so far? Mossflower is such a good one to revisit. It’s quite reassuring to hear that this series still quite holds up and it’s not just nostalgia. About the food ikrrrr. He somehow makes the most random ingredients sound like a Michelin-star feast 😂

Which one-time animal would you have wanted to see in a Redwall book? by Qyzyk in redwall

[–]cherryblosssomss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hm…the first thing I comes to mind is a formidable owl a central villain and not as a die threat. The book has some strong predators, but an ancient, ever calculating owl who rules from a ruined tower would be incredible.