Hello to all the Story Empire readers. Sorry I’m late today, but it’s been a hectic week. It’s my turn with the Friday Book Share post so let’s jump straight into the book I’ve chosen this time around.
Today, I’ve chosen a fantasy that’s a bit older – Mythago Wood by Robert Holdstock – which I enjoyed back in the 90’s and several times since.
The book is set around Ryhope Wood, a primeval forest in Britain. The sons of an eccentric man inherit his mysterious quest to discover the secrets of the wood and find an engrossing world of the past which intrudes into their present.
Mythago Wood is highly imaginative, vivid and enthralling. I can remember reading it the first time and the tale haunted my thinking for weeks with it’s ancient themes of myths past.
Unfortunately, I never read the rest of the books in the series, but I turned my daughter on to the first book. She found the rest and read them. I need to catch up with her, but I look forward to it.
It’s also unfortunate for us that author, Robert Holdstock, passed away some years ago. His writing was captivating and a pleasure to read. Take a look at this book if you are a fantasy fan and haven’t read Holdstock previously, you will be pleased and surprised by the book.
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Thank for sharing this post.
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I’m pretty sure I read this one “back in the day.” I don’t remember the plot well, but the title stuck inn my head. I think the cover might have been different too. Nice choice, P.H.!
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Thanks for sharing!
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This sounds like an interesting fantasy book. Thanks for sharing.
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You are welcome. Thanks for visiting Story Empire and leaving a comment or two.
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I haven’t come across this book or author, but it looks like another to add to my ever-growing list. Thanks, PH, for sharing 😊
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I think you might like it, Harmony.
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I came across Holdstock a few decades ago. I loved this book when it frst came out in the eighties. The premise is interesting and one that could be explored way beyond where the author took it.
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You post about ancient and historic places so much I’m not surprised you like it!
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It was the dichotmy that fascinated me…that the myths arise because we call them into being… but we only call them because the archetypal pattern exists.
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Yes, it was well conceived and thought provoking.
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It was indeed.
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Read about this week’s choice of a book share on Story Empire. You might a new favorite fantasy read!
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