SUMMERLONG is one of the best literary speculative fiction novels of the year
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The fine folks at TOR.COM are hosting a giveaway for Peter Beagle’s new novel SUMMERLONG. For details visit TOR.COM.
Seregil of Rhiminee at RISINGSHADOW praises the book.
SUMMERLONG is the long-awaited new novel by Peter S. Beagle, who is the well-known and respected author of THE LAST UNICORN, A FINE AND PRIVATE PLACE, and THE FOLK OF THE AIR. It’s a touching and enchanting novel filled with quiet beauty and tender magic.
I’m glad I had an opportunity to read SUMMERLONG, because it’s one of the best literary speculative fiction novels of the year. I consider it to be something magical for those who love well-crafted literary stories, because it exceeded my expectations and surprised me with its beauty. It turned out to be an extremely rewarding reading experience.
SUMMERLONG is a fairy-tale kind of a novel – a literary fantasy novel – for thinking adults who are fascinated by myths, because it’s a modern take on the Persephone and Hades myth. It’s a captivatingly gentle yet rich blend of reality and myth with an evocative atmosphere.
I think it’s good to emphasise SUMMERLONG is not a novel for those who rush through stories and want quick resolutions, because it’s a thoughtful and thought-provoking meditation on life, love, loss, passion and friendship. If you rush through it, you’ll miss out on a lot and won’t get much out of it. This novel has been written for readers who love to think about things and let the story’s atmosphere seep into them.
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Peter S. Beagle’s SUMMERLONG is such a marvellously written and touching novel that fans of literary fantasy simply can’t afford to miss it. It’s a masterpiece of subtle storytelling that enchants you with its beauty and wistfulness. I recommend this novel to everyone who enjoys literary fiction and loves gradually unfolding stories.
Highly recommended!
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At HOPSCOTCH FRIDAY, Emmet O’Cuana enjoys SUMMERLONG, her introduction to Peter S. Beagle.
What impressed me about this tale was how its fantastical leanings complement the narrative of a loving relationship’s almost seasonal rhythms. In exploring the theme of a couple questioning why they are together through mythic archetypes Beagle gives a sense of universality to this gentle fable.
BRAZOS BOOKSTORE sent out this tweet.
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For more info on SUMMERLONG, visit the Tachyon page.
Cover art by Magdalena Korzeniewska
Design by Elizabeth Story