Tales of Mithgar: 6

"Tales of Mithgar" is back in print, and is rereleased as a companion piece to "Red Slippers: More Tales of Mithgar." I wrote the original "Tales" way back when ... and the main reason for doing so was so that I could explore more of the nature of Warrows in their natural surroundings of the Boskydells. I will naturally give this collection of stories a five star rating. :) I do hope you enjoy them. But the main reason for posting this review is to let you know that "Tales of Mithgar" is back in print. Best regards, Dennis L. McKiernan HTTP://www.mithgar.com

I liked this book the best stories were the one that is about Baron Stoke and the one where the older man and the young boy had to gurad that outpost that story was very touching and it really opens your eyes to the horrors of war. There is also a suprisingly good story about life and fishing and a king sized trout,I am an avid fisherman so I quite enjoyed that story. If you are a McKiernan fan I reccommend this book.

For anyone that has not read many of McKiernan's books based on Mithgar, this is the book to buy. You will get the flavor of what it is like to be in Mithgar and if you love it you'll know you should read more of his novels. If you're already accustomed to the world of Mithgar, there are at least 2 wonderful stories in here that you should read.

The One-Eyed Crow is a place where many tales are told, a place of mystic and fun. In the One-Eyed Crow is Gaffer Tom, the best story-teller of Mithgar. And I wish I could be there, too, because I loved all of those stories and wish I could hear more of them. McKiernan's short stories can keep up with his novels, and that means a lot, because he is a great writer. More of that, Gaffer Tom!

What were you expecting. It says right up front that it is collection of tales. There was no real 'plot'. It is a group of story tellers telling stories. Some tell good stories, some aren't quiet as adept. I would recommend it to any one. I've read every book D.M. has written and will continue to do so.