![]() ![]() Maybe it's because James Thurber is more of an adult humorist, but he can write a good children's book. Makes you think about the time of knights and chivalry. Reminded me of those children's fairy tale books from the 50's were the art is good and all, but they seem dated too. ![]() I mean it fits with the story well, but it fits with the time this was written too. ![]() The art in this book is the only thing I kind of liked, but at the same time I didn't like. However there is a scene with a woman that weeps jewels, well that's not that weird if you read the story. Maybe it's a little like Wonderland (but less weird). I liked the use of rhyme and the names of the characters, particularly Zorn, Golux, and Hagga. Very different form other things, but at the same time felt familiar. Kind of what I was expecting when I found out I actually have read a little bit of James Thurber before. If you asked me to compare this book with another, Fractured Fairy Tales came to my mind reading this whimsical tale. I read this book in the voice of Edward Everett Horton. ![]()
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