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The Courage Consort by Michel Faber
5.0
This collection of three novellas by Faber runs quickly. The first and title story, "The Courage Consort" is a wonderful story with a double meaning title. It is about a group of singers who go to the Netherlands to pratice before a performance. Part of the charm comes from Faber's brillant character painting.
The second story, "The Hundred Ninety-Nine Steps" takes place in Whitby, yes that Whitby and those steps. There are no vampires here, at least not in the traditional sense of the word. Faber uses the town's novel reputation and gothic feeling to his advantage and tells a rather moving story about life, faith, and struggle. It also has a dog in it.
The final story, "The Fahrenheit Twins" is Hansel and Gretel in the Russian Artic. It is a worthy successor to the Grimms.
The stories share much in common with [b:The Crimson Petal and the White|40200|The Crimson Petal and the White|Michel Faber|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1308954956s/40200.jpg|1210026], but are also studies in the manner of the shorter work.
The second story, "The Hundred Ninety-Nine Steps" takes place in Whitby, yes that Whitby and those steps. There are no vampires here, at least not in the traditional sense of the word. Faber uses the town's novel reputation and gothic feeling to his advantage and tells a rather moving story about life, faith, and struggle. It also has a dog in it.
The final story, "The Fahrenheit Twins" is Hansel and Gretel in the Russian Artic. It is a worthy successor to the Grimms.
The stories share much in common with [b:The Crimson Petal and the White|40200|The Crimson Petal and the White|Michel Faber|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1308954956s/40200.jpg|1210026], but are also studies in the manner of the shorter work.