A review by trails
Elric of Melniboné by Michael Moorcock

3.0

The vision of fantasy in here is charming in its quaint simplicity. The story it tells barely stands on its own with how many threads it leaves open for sequels, but that's a sin I've found most fantasy guilty of. A lesson modern fantasy could take to relearn from Elric is its appreciation for the readers time. It manages to do all the worldbuilding and stakes raising of most fantasy in a fraction of the time. It's a true joy to be able to consume all the fun of a fantasy epic in an afternoon.