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A special illustrated edition of The Monarch of the Glen by bestselling storytelling legend, Neil Gaiman. This American Gods world novella will thrill Games of Thrones devotees and Terry Pratchett fans alike. Illustrations by celebrated artist Daniel Egnéus. 'Original, engrossing, an endlessly entertaining' George R.R Martin on American Gods He was not sure what he had been looking for. He only knew that he had not found it. Shadow Moon has been away from America for nearly two years. His nights are broken with dangerous dreams. Sometimes he almost believes he doesn't care if he ever returns home. In the Highlands of Scotland, where the sky is pale white and it feels as remote as any place can possibly be, the beautiful and the wealthy gather at a grand old house in the glen. And when the strange local doctor offers him work at the party, Shadow is intrigued. He knows there is no good reason for him to be there. So what do they want with him?… (more)
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A short quick read. Entertaining.
It's an interesting little follow up to American
As for the content of this short itself, it's a good read. As is Gaiman's usual style, it starts off fairly slow, laying down the groundwork that the rest of the story builds upon. About halfway through, things pick up and come to a climax in a battle that I didn't see coming. What if Grendel was still being fought by men, once a year? This is the story for you.
It's a good follow up. Not as good as the original novel, but how could it be? It's a short story. A really good one, though.