false 383618 3 This sequel to the award-winning The Book of the Dun Cow stands on its own as a powerful work of literature. In this absorbing, highly original fantasy, Chauntecleer, Pertelote, and the other familiar characters of the Coop struggle to piece together their shattered lives in the aftermath of the terrible conflict with the dreaded Wyrm. But their respite is short-lived: Into this struggling community, Wyrm again insinuates himself, with dire consequences for all. The reappearance of the dog Mundo Coni unveils a darker mystery yet -- and the threat of a final horror when evil yields up its most devastating secrets. Told by a master storyteller, The Book of Sorrows is a taught and spellbinding tale that immerses readers in a variety of adventures -- heroic, humorous, and touching -- moving inexorably toward the final confrontation that decides the fate of the characters and their world. No one who reads it will remain unmoved. It explores the value and goodness of existence, the darker side of reality, and qualities of love, kindness, courage, and hope that can transform even "this troublous existence." Here is fast-paced fantasy filled with richly drawn characters and gripping excitement, set against a colorful, fully realized world, and with depth of meaning that will draw readers back again and again to ponder the images long after the final battle is waged between the forces of life and death. 373383 1985 The Book of Sorrows total:81|5:35|4:22|3:16|2:6|1:2| 81 325 118 19 3 0 false false Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Wed Jul 18 23:50:37 -0700 2007 Wed Jul 25 19:35:10 -0700 2007 [SPOILER] This sequel to The Book of the Dun Cow takes place in the time after the great war between the animals ruled by Chauntecleer, and Wyrm, the serpentine, subterranean embodiment of cosmic evil. It is unbelievably bleak and difficult to read. The stench of death runs through the book. Even th...more...]]> 5 0 false false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Mon Dec 03 15:18:45 -0800 2007 Thu Jan 03 12:41:47 -0800 2008 more...]]> 1 0 false false Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2000 Sat Mar 21 06:53:36 -0700 2009 Sat Mar 21 06:55:12 -0700 2009
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