Grendel
by John Gardner
1971
174 pp.
Rating: 2
I didn't like this book. AT ALL. I absolutely love Beowulf, and I highly recommend reading or listening to Seamus Heaney's version. Whereas Beowulf could almost be considered a Christian work, Grendel is nihilistic. Enough said.
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Thanks for the warning, 3M. Every once in awhile it's refreshing to come across a review that doesn't compel me to add the book to my list. Just sorry you had to waste your time reading it.
So....you didn't like it then? ;)
I like the cover, at least.
What is that on the cover??
I have this on my list of things to read. I too love Beowulf, and Seamus Heaney's version is excellent. I guess I'll have to see what I make of Grendel!
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