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This was great fun to read—I loved it!

But you’re definitely a braver man than I am. After reading the horror tales of the great Welsh writer Arthur Machen, encountering a genuine specimen of the Fair Folk while traipsing along a lonely footpath in the British countryside is just about my worst nightmare.

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How we survived this long without knowing about Machen is a mystery. Thanks for the recommendation!

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Sounds like a fun quest.

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Oct 23, 2023Liked by The Observer

Can't Wait to See What Happens Next in Your Quest!..

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Read some Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell on the way?

On the edge of my seat to hear more about The Secret Commonwealth...

Just being cheeky, in proper British fashion.

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That one's been on the "to-read" pile for a decade. How many owl hoots out of 5 do you give it?

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Oct 23, 2023Liked by The Observer

It's a solid "4" for its insight into the hidden realm. The miniseries of the same name (2015) did a good job of smoothing out the bumpy story and fleshing out the characters.

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Well it definitely moved up to the top of the pile! Thanks for weighing in.

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Lela recommended it to me, actually.

I've yet to watch the screen adaptation...

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I'd give it at least 4, for shore.

A bit lengthy, but well done.

Relates directly to the guidelines you mentioned, etcetera.

Highly recommend The Secret Life of Nature by Peter Tompkins as well.

🦉🦉🦉🦉

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