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.
