Review of 'Elric of Melnibone and Other Stories' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
This edition did not do justice for Elric of Melniboné story at all. I feel like the book was made as a collectible for those already well-versed in Moorcock's fantasy, but for someone just diving in this contains plenty of uninteresting chaff. There's a whole transcript for a graphical novel without the pictures for example. It feels cheap, like the book was put together in haste, without really considering the complete experience.
The Elric of Melniboné as a story requires separate praise however, which is a solid 5/5 in my opinion, full of adventure, mystique and sorcery. It is about a third of this book and the only reason why anyone should pick this up, unless building up a whole collection of these chronological books.
All in all, the edition is poor, but the main story is fantastic.
This edition did not do justice for Elric of Melniboné story at all. I feel like the book was made as a collectible for those already well-versed in Moorcock's fantasy, but for someone just diving in this contains plenty of uninteresting chaff. There's a whole transcript for a graphical novel without the pictures for example. It feels cheap, like the book was put together in haste, without really considering the complete experience.
The Elric of Melniboné as a story requires separate praise however, which is a solid 5/5 in my opinion, full of adventure, mystique and sorcery. It is about a third of this book and the only reason why anyone should pick this up, unless building up a whole collection of these chronological books.
All in all, the edition is poor, but the main story is fantastic.
