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4.16 AVERAGE
Listened to this on LeVar Burton Reads. I really enjoyed this story.
Listening to Levar Burton read this story to me was perfect. His silky voice is coupled with this delicious tale of an elderly woman who buys the Holy Grail at a discount store, only to trade it to a knight with the best of intentions. Levar asks the listener to think about who the chivalrous one is in the tale before he reads and remember that it may not be the one most likely going into the story. I enjoyed the loving details that went into everything the elderly woman did. It was as if she meticulously planned out her thoughts and actions so that each were carried out with love, care, and generosity for others. Stories by Neil Gaiman are always a joy to read for their details that make them come alive in my head in such a way that I can see them as really happening. This one is no different, despite the fact that it strayed a bit from his usual style. I hope that Levar plans to read another of Mr Gaiman's stories and I hope that Mr Gaiman never ceases to amaze me with all of his captivating ideas he brings to life on paper as he releases those beautiful stories that burst forth from his mind.
This is just delightful. It's a fun little story by Gaiman that Doran has made wonderful with her art. In her notes at the end, she explains it was a passion project for her--she waited 25 years to get the rights to adapt his short story--and it shows. Everything about it, from Gaiman's deft prose and enchanting storytelling to Doran's interpretation is just wonderful. I already want to read it again.
An elderly widow, living on government assistance, finds an old, dirty chalice at the second-hand store. She cleans it up and sets it on her mantle. It just so happens to be the Holy Grail, and an anachronistic knight shows up at her door asking for it. The story consists of pieces of her life and his attempts to earn the Grail from her with honor. A sample:
"I'm on a quest."
"That's nice."
"Can I come in?"
"I'm sorry. I don't think so."
"I'm on a quest for the Holy Grail. Is it here?"
"Have you got any identification?"
She knew that it was unwise to let unidentified strangers into your home when you were elderly and living on your own. Handbags get emptied, and worse than that.
The young man went back down the garden path. His horse, a huge gray charger, big as a shire-horse, its head high and its eyes intelligent, was tethered to Mrs. Whitaker's garden gate. The knight fumbled in the saddlebag and returned with a scroll.
It was signed by Arthur King of all Britons and it charged all persons of whatever rank or station to know that here was Galaad, knight of the Table Round, and that he was on a Right High and Noble Quest. There was a drawing of the young man below that. . . .
"Gracious Lady, Keeper of the Holy of Holies, let me now depart this place with the Blessed Chalice, that my journeyings may be ended and my geas fulfilled.
"Sorry?"
"The quest is over. The Sangrail is finally within my reach."
"Can you pick your teacup and saucer up, please?"
"No, I don't think so. I rather like it there. It's just right between the dog, and the photograph of my Henry."
"Is it gold you need? Is that is? Lady, I can bring you gold . . . "
"No, I don't want any gold, thank you. I'm simply not interested."
She ushered Galaad to the front door. "Nice to meet you."
His horse was leaving its head over her garden fence, nibbling her gladioli. Several of the neighborhood children were standing on the pavement, watching it.
An elderly widow, living on government assistance, finds an old, dirty chalice at the second-hand store. She cleans it up and sets it on her mantle. It just so happens to be the Holy Grail, and an anachronistic knight shows up at her door asking for it. The story consists of pieces of her life and his attempts to earn the Grail from her with honor. A sample:
"I'm on a quest."
"That's nice."
"Can I come in?"
"I'm sorry. I don't think so."
"I'm on a quest for the Holy Grail. Is it here?"
"Have you got any identification?"
She knew that it was unwise to let unidentified strangers into your home when you were elderly and living on your own. Handbags get emptied, and worse than that.
The young man went back down the garden path. His horse, a huge gray charger, big as a shire-horse, its head high and its eyes intelligent, was tethered to Mrs. Whitaker's garden gate. The knight fumbled in the saddlebag and returned with a scroll.
It was signed by Arthur King of all Britons and it charged all persons of whatever rank or station to know that here was Galaad, knight of the Table Round, and that he was on a Right High and Noble Quest. There was a drawing of the young man below that. . . .
"Gracious Lady, Keeper of the Holy of Holies, let me now depart this place with the Blessed Chalice, that my journeyings may be ended and my geas fulfilled.
"Sorry?"
"The quest is over. The Sangrail is finally within my reach."
"Can you pick your teacup and saucer up, please?"
"No, I don't think so. I rather like it there. It's just right between the dog, and the photograph of my Henry."
"Is it gold you need? Is that is? Lady, I can bring you gold . . . "
"No, I don't want any gold, thank you. I'm simply not interested."
She ushered Galaad to the front door. "Nice to meet you."
His horse was leaving its head over her garden fence, nibbling her gladioli. Several of the neighborhood children were standing on the pavement, watching it.
This graphic novel was an absolute delight! The story was creative and I fell in love with the main character right away. It has a happy ending for all intents and purposes, which is also a plus. I would recommend this to everyone!
Marvelous illustrations! I love a graphic novel with endlessly examinable illustrations :)
Finally, an Arthur story worth reading! Obviously, I am kidding, but this is a fun, fun read.
I’d sell a few fingers to see this in the original. This is gorgeous.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
