The Forgotten Beasts of Eld (Magic Carpet Books)
by Patricia A. McKillip
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Author: Patricia A. McKillipEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-01-01
ISBN: 0152055363
Number of pages: 352
Reading Level: Young Adult
Publisher: Magic Carpet Books
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Book Review: A creative, inspired departure from mainstream fantasy.
Summary: 4 Stars
There are certain books in every genre considered to be the hallmark of the genre, the sine qua non of each literary style; they define the field, and once read, one is met with a vast landscape of titles and authors possessed of varying degrees of talent, but these never seem to push the borders and define the territory as do these few titles up for required reading. Certainly Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy bears this mantle; arguably, McKillip's 'The Forgotten Beasts of Eld' may merit such a standing, the kind of book your dearest friend thrusts into your hands with wild eyes, gasping excitedly, "You HAVE to read this book!" I wouldn't have heard of it were it not for a favorable review in a popular fantasy magazine; even then, it was a mention in passing (despite the author's frustration with the apparent ignominy of the work), and surely this book deserves much more than obscurity. Dreamlike with potent imagery, visionary and guided by that vision, 'The Forgotten Beasts of Eld' wraps the reader in a thick, warm cloak of literary finesse and masterful storytelling. Most authors would be content to create characters the reader may care about, or a strong plot that engages the reader in a compelling grip to the end of the story: McKillip enjoys the advantage of both in this remarkable prerequisite to the fantasy genre.
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