On a recent used bookstore excursion, I found a little something that makes me very very happy: a copy of The Hunter's Haunt by Dave Duncan. Why does this slightly tattered copy of an obscure, out-of-print book make me so happy, you ask? This is a book I loved when I was a teenager. I read it at my local library, but I've since moved and I've never been able to get my hands on a copy again. Will I still like it? Is it even any good? I have no idea. But I'm very excited to find out.Description from Goodreads: Omar often gets into trouble due to his role as the world's greatest storyteller. The wrong tale at the wrong time told to the wrong audience can prove fatal. A slighted innkeeper threatens to kill Omar by tossing him out into the vicious storm that rages just outside the door of the inn. But this time, for a change, he also has the chance to redeem himself by using his gift. If Omar can top the most outrageous tales invented by the inn's guests, he may get away with his neck intact. Omar not only tells a series of tales that would astonish the most gifted bard, but corrects the errors of the others and weaves them all together into one absolutely compelling tale of adventure.
5 comments:
There's something special about discovering a book from our youth! You'll have to let us know if it still impacts you as a great read.
I love discoveries like this. :)
I've never heard of this one.
Coincidentally, I once read a book by David Duncan, a long time ago. I loved it. It was first person, with the main character the daughter of a king. There was something about Swords in the title, but I don't remember the title anymore. It was a great book though.
Hubby gets your fascination about obscure, out-of-print books. We have spent lots of money on such books that he can't even read because they're a collector's edition. Often we look at used bookstores when we go on getaways. What a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. The history that those books hold.
good article....................................................................................................
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