A review by fishface
Grendel by John Gardner

challenging dark reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

Having finally allowed myself to read this (I had wanted to get to Beowulf first) I honestly think it's all that it's cracked up to be. I in particular loved the way that the dragon was portrayed.