11-26-2011, 12:17 PM
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From The Beyond
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Gates Of Hell
Posts: 3,598
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Originally Posted by neverending
I'm about 2/3 of the way through (Shadowland) and I must say it's quite amazing. The scope of the book, and the issues it touches on are extrodinary. It's mythic, really. Along the way of telling the story of a group of boys who went to a creepy boy's school in the 60s, and then their lives years later, as adults, he touches on the nature and philosophy of magic, archetypes and fairy/folk tales, also taking some side trips into WWI. He also creates compelling, unique characters that you're interested in, and care about.
Some people might find it a bit sprawling, but I love all the places it goes.
Hope it can hold up till the end.
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It does. It is spectacular and I'm not ashamed to admit that I cried my eyes out-it touches you immensely on an emotional level.
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