The owl service.

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Alan Garner: The owl service. (Undetermined language, 1967, Collins)

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Published Nov. 13, 1967 by Collins.

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4 stars (1 review)

Brilliant. Not at all clear that it's a children's book. An extraordinary re-creation of a myth in a way that explains how myths are created, and why they aren't just myths.

During a summer vacation in a secluded Welsh valley, three young people find themselves driven by the spirits of three mythical lovers to reenact an ancient tragedy.

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4 stars

very short book, very quick read, very haunting and beautiful.

it was difficult to read at times because the language was so foreign to me. the whole thing had this dreamy otherworldly quality to it.

I loved the bits of Welsh mythology.

The ending was simultaneously beautiful and perfect, and way too abrupt and unresolved.

I'd recommend it to everybody!