Reviews

The Book of Wonder Illustrated by Lord Dunsany

unas85's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

samuel_kane_horrigan's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

ehays84's review against another edition

4.0

One of the more unique books I have ever read. I know that he was an influence on the inklings, so I gave this one a read. It is a series of short fantasy tales about a little bit of everything written in an erudite and eccentric style. I would recommend it for a quick and fun read if you are a true fantasy fan.

mikepalumbo's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

bhaines's review against another edition

don't really remember anything but Dunsany is the goat

One day the priests came in with another idol into the temple of Chu-bu, and set it up on a pedestal near Chu-bu's and sang, "There is also Sheemish." And all the people rejoiced and cried out, "There is also Sheemish."

anzuk's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

leeroyjenkins's review against another edition

mysterious reflective medium-paced

4.0

daniy's review against another edition

3.0

Book 15 / 30 days challenge

Some of these stories were charming, but most of them were boring or just meh.
It's ok, it's old fantasy, but I kinda wanted more of that old times whimsy :(

leelulah's review against another edition

3.0

12. A book inspired by mythology, legend or folklore

A bit hard to follow because of language, nevertheless a good classic where fantasy and horror merge. Read for the Popsugar Challenge 2019 and out of interest of how influential he was on Tolkien and Le Guin

gslife's review against another edition

5.0

Incredible prose will win me over any time. See: The Lord of the Rings, Infinite Jest.

First read: Aug 29, 2014-Sept 18, 2014.
Second read: ended Aug 28, 2016