"Can’t-Wait Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted over at Wishful Endings, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.
This week, what's really got my pages in a twist is...
Publication
Date: June 16, 2020
Hardcover, 416 pages, Tor Books
Genres:
Adult, Historical Fiction, Retelling
A retelling of Arthurian myth for
the age of Brexit and Trump, from World Fantasy Award-winner Lavie Tidhar, By
Force Alone.
Everyone thinks they know the story
of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table.
The fact is they don't know sh*t.
Arthur? An over-promoted gangster.
Merlin? An eldritch parasite.
Excalibur? A shady deal with a
watery arms dealer.
Britain? A clogged sewer that Rome
abandoned just as soon as it could.
A savage and cutting epic fantasy,
equally poetic and profane, By Force Alone is at once a timely political
satire, a magical adventure, and a subversive masterwork.
My Thoughts
I’ve heard really good things about this book, which is
great, because I need a good Arthurian retelling in my life. I miss Merlin,
Arthur, and the gang. I’ve even thought about re-watching the Merlin TV
show, even though I know the ending just makes me sad. Plus, By Force Alone
is supposed to make the story gritty and dark. And I just want it ASAP.
What book are you
waiting for this Wednesday?
Oooh nice! Totally new to me one. I never really read much about Arthur. I hope you positively love it once you get to read it!
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Thanks! Glad I could share a new one! XD
DeleteIt's a new one to me. It sounds like it will be a good one!
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DeleteI've seen this book around and it looks interesting!
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Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
Awesome! Thanks for stopping by the blog!
DeleteI am very picky about the Arthurian-type novels I will read. This sounds very promising! I hope you enjoy it when you read it.
ReplyDeleteThanks! And I think it sounds promising too. I hope it's good. :)
DeleteI love retellings, and that cover is great!
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Oh yes! Sign me up. I've not heard of this one but it sounds great and Tor publishes some great titles.
ReplyDeleteHaha. Glad to share!
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