This novel made my Christmas during 1997. I don't usually keep books. But this is part of my cherished collection that I bring out when I need my mood lifted.
Further, this book always puts me in a Christmas spirit. It has an original sense of Xmas magic. The theme, the poems, the dreams, the story, it all builds into layered, rich, satisfying Xmas experience. Much more so than so many sentimental, or kind of boring Xmas novels.
Yes, it has poems. But, it's not typical literary fiction, which usually bores me. The story grabs me, and is 100% believable. I go through the tunnel of darkness with the character. Somehow, its light of day moments moments are true magic.
It avoids predictability. I love the non-mainstream characters, which should appeal to fantasy fans.
To me, this is Richard Grant's best book. Nothing else comes close. But, it is a little dated (Nineties).
Further, this book always puts me in a Christmas spirit. It has an original sense of Xmas magic. The theme, the poems, the dreams, the story, it all builds into layered, rich, satisfying Xmas experience. Much more so than so many sentimental, or kind of boring Xmas novels.
Yes, it has poems. But, it's not typical literary fiction, which usually bores me. The story grabs me, and is 100% believable. I go through the tunnel of darkness with the character. Somehow, its light of day moments moments are true magic.
It avoids predictability. I love the non-mainstream characters, which should appeal to fantasy fans.
To me, this is Richard Grant's best book. Nothing else comes close. But, it is a little dated (Nineties).
This was an enjoyable read.
