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books2023-09-09 12:28 am
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Reynard's Tale
Reynard's Tale: A Story of Love and Mischief by Ben Hatke
A take on the medieval Reynard, only more of a scamp, than a scoundrel. Despite the illustrations, meant for adults. Not only because of certain incidents, however discretely touched on, but because this is a tale about middle age and getting older.
Reynard gets summoned by the king. He flees. The king's men chase (and are horrible), and adventures ensue. Sometimes because Reynard is too fond of talk and drink to run when he should, sometimes because his past catches up with him, sometimes because the magic is not what it once was. To a surprising conclusion.
A take on the medieval Reynard, only more of a scamp, than a scoundrel. Despite the illustrations, meant for adults. Not only because of certain incidents, however discretely touched on, but because this is a tale about middle age and getting older.
Reynard gets summoned by the king. He flees. The king's men chase (and are horrible), and adventures ensue. Sometimes because Reynard is too fond of talk and drink to run when he should, sometimes because his past catches up with him, sometimes because the magic is not what it once was. To a surprising conclusion.