In the moment I am always enthralled by the Elric saga. Action is always quick at hand, captivating ideas overflow and inspire me, the words read like poetry, but after finishing a Moorcock book I find the memory of it quickly slips away like a dream upon waking. This book is no different and even now I can only recall a few scenes with any surety.
While this may sound as if it is a negative, the positive of this is the thought of going back and rereading an Elric novel, even almost directly after finishing, is a tempting proposition.
The first book in this novel I found confusing as I struggled to pay attention. This picked up quickly though in book two, where the setting grabbed my attention and made for a city setting that rivals what Fritz Leiber can accomplish. Book three involved more of the eternal champion aspect of the Elric series and while I in theory like the idea of it, I find it doesn't add much to my enjoyment.
All together a solid continuation of what you can expect from an Elric novel.
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