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Mythago Wood

by Robert Holdstock

Mythic FantasyDark Fantasy
Published 2014 0 Audience Adult Pacing Slow-burn Magic Soft
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Darkness Level 4 — Dark
Violence, trauma and morally harsh outcomes

Synopsis

After the death of George Huxley, his sons take up his life's work. What they discover goes beyond conception for the wood is a place where myths gain flesh and blood, where love and beauty haunt your dreams and propel you into terrifing insanity.

Tropes

Quest

Awards

🏆 World Fantasy Winner

Tone

Dark & SeriousMysterious

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