![]() ![]() My favourite character by far was Sir Gawain. These genres tend to favour younger and able-bodied heroes, but Axl and Beatrice’s ailments and struggles made their journey feel much more tangible to the reader. Axl and Beatrice are highlights among the cast of players, and it was extremely refreshing to see a large part of the story through Axl’s eyes, particularly in a historical/fantasy setting. The plot which unravels represents a unique combination of historical, fantastical and literary fiction, and the narrative proves to be both delightful and immensely endearing.Īlthough there’s a fair share of action, The Buried Giant is fundamentally a character-driven novel. ![]() Their journey is quickly diverted off course, and they become the travelling companions of Wistan, a Saxon warrior from the Fens Edwin, a promising young lad shunned by his village, and Sir Gawain, the last remnant of King Arthur’s court. Elderly Britons Axl and Beatrice set out to visit their son in a nearby village. ![]() The Buried Giant is a fantastically tender tale. ![]()
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