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This loose retelling of Beowolf set in suburbia seemed promising. I rather liked the first half, but had to force myself through the second. I am now left with the feeling that I did not need to trudge through 305 pages just to be told that "monsters" are relative and in the eye of the beholder.
So, I agree with Headly's message, but was not moved in the way it was carried out. There was not one likeable character in the novel except the "monster" himself. I found all the references to Shakespea ...more
So, I agree with Headly's message, but was not moved in the way it was carried out. There was not one likeable character in the novel except the "monster" himself. I found all the references to Shakespea ...more
I'm browsing Goodreads tonight in search of books to nominate for our book group, and just realized I never reviewed this fabulous Beowulf retelling from the perspective of Grendel's mother. It's strange, immersive, dreamlike and memorable — I still think of it often — and though I have little desire to read the author's translation of the original story, I highly recommend this modern, suburban take.
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Two mothers and their sons that they are trying to raise and protect. Add in a few harpies. Obviously things don’t go as planned.
I loved the section headings. And the similarities to Beowulf. But without giving anything more away, I found the ending to be muddled and that took a lot away from my overall enjoyment of the story.
I loved the section headings. And the similarities to Beowulf. But without giving anything more away, I found the ending to be muddled and that took a lot away from my overall enjoyment of the story.
Mar 02, 2018
Patricia
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Beth
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