A man goes on an adventure...or maybe insane..."I mean, maybe I am crazy. I mean, maybe. But is this is all there is, then I don't want to be sane. "
Review:
The prose and style of this novel is not easily forgotten. Originally a radio drama this was adapted to novel by the original writer as he added in things that he had been forced to edit out of his original story for the radio audience. This novel has imagery that you leave you shaking your heads and you will probably never look at a rat the same way again. It is said that this is a modern version of Alice in Wonderland, it does have a lot of the fantastical elements and a similarly disjointed plot progression. Funny in a subtle, British way this novel will keep you turning the pages and wondering why you hadn't read it earlier. It is one of the most fantasy - fantasy novels I have ever read, that is to say that is feel like fantasy, tastes like fantasy and you will remember it n your day dreams. Such a great story. I recommend it to anyone who thinks theey might enjoy a gritty, dark fantasy novel.
8.5/10
"He had noticed that events were cowards: they didn't occur singly, but instead they would run in packs and leap out at him all at once."
"You've a good heart. Sometimes that's enough to see you safe wherever you go. But mostly, it's not."
"I have always felt that violence was the last refuge of the incompetent, and empty threats the last sanctuary of the terminally inept."
"Richard did not believe in angels, he never had. He was damned if he was going to start now. Still, it was much easier not to believe in something when it was not actually looking directly at you and saying your name."
if you enjoyed this check out other dark fantasy by:
China Miéville
Terry Pratchett
Terry Pratchett
Sergei Vasilievich Lukyanenko
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