I received this book from Eva in 1978. When I read it then, I was too much into 'beautiful' fantasy to appreciate it. I didn't like it because the elves were nothing like those in "Lord of the Rings". They were cold, impersonal, superficial, nasty.
This time round, being much more 'mature' and better read, I enjoyed the book. It paints a rich, intricate picture of elf life. The fact that there are many ugly aspects to elves just makes it seem like a more realistic portrayal. And it is only logical, considering their lengthy lifespans, that their values are so very foreign to ours.
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