Easily my favorite book of 2024, this book is a true testament to what a gifted writer can accomplish when they commit themselves not only to a concept or idea, but also to story, entertainment, craft and experience. Power takes the language of the Quest Narrative inherent to D&D and uses it to tell a nuanced story of alcoholism, struggle, and defeat. All while using the form of prosaic poetry!
Best compared to Anne Carson's "Autobiography of Red," this book also uses the language and trope of fantasy to tell a human story -- something many of Power's contemporaries miss the mark on.
This needs to be on every reading list, every must-buy list, and every gift list this year!
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