tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28169009.post3022925838295517402..comments2023-09-16T09:00:31.715-04:00Comments on Telecommuter Talk: You've GOT to Read This IV: The King of Elfland's DaughterEmily Bartonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13971084813206845680noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28169009.post-82172938088806035182010-01-22T13:07:44.358-05:002010-01-22T13:07:44.358-05:00Becky, yes, that is what was astonishing. And I fi...Becky, yes, that is what was astonishing. And I find myself thinking, "I've been reading fantasy all backwards," because I didn't start with those two first.<br /><br />Litlove, definitely a perfect place to start if you're planning on reading more fantasy this year.<br /><br />Stef, I don't know enough about James, but I am absolutely certain, based on what I know about the books you read and like, that you will certainly like this one.<br /><br />Melwyk, ooo, don't you love it when people do that to you? I hope you also love the book.<br /><br />Tai, so glad to have helped sell this wonderful book. Let me know what you think of it.Emily Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13971084813206845680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28169009.post-7913770872981254862010-01-19T13:07:50.542-05:002010-01-19T13:07:50.542-05:00I've always intended to read this - even Lord ...I've always intended to read this - even Lord Dunsany's name sounds magical somehow. You have made this into a book I must run out and read, though, right away.Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28169009.post-79717591238116310252010-01-19T11:29:07.259-05:002010-01-19T11:29:07.259-05:00I thought I had heard of the book before but could...I thought I had heard of the book before but couldn't figure out where until you mentioned Neil Gaiman. I think both James and I would enjoy this one. I'll be on the lookout for a copy.Stefaniehttp://somanybooksblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28169009.post-42527223315918823652010-01-18T03:21:44.294-05:002010-01-18T03:21:44.294-05:00I said I'd read more fantasy this year and I h...I said I'd read more fantasy this year and I have never heard of this author. I will look out for it - Neil Gaiman might get it wrong but you, Emily - never!litlovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10952927245186474480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28169009.post-70189617633810904502010-01-17T09:07:32.144-05:002010-01-17T09:07:32.144-05:00Oh yes, I loved this. And what was so astonishing ...Oh yes, I loved this. And what was so astonishing was that there were no real precursors, Dunsany just went off on his own. I think Gaiman is right - so much contemporary fantasy is comforting in its familiarity. But Dunsany and Mirlees have nothing to do with that, and so they are still strange.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06137407503212226192noreply@blogger.com