I really like the way Kevin Hearne's mind works -- how he reimagines stories and mixes mythologies in an entertaing way. Deeelightful little short story, this. ( )

Nice story. Very short. As usual Oberon is awesome. ( )

I think the best side stories in this series are those that remind readers of just how old Atticus really is. Myths evolve over time, and Hearne exploits that fact to explain the “true” story of the Holy Grail, and a certain Druid who took up the quest to find it.

Atticus is tasked with recovering a Fae relic, a cauldron that produces infinite food. Ogma decks him out in full armor for the journey, and he takes on the name Gawain for the journey. Sound familiar? Though I felt that Atticus defeated the “villain” too quickly, the fun lies in him telling the tale to others. The seeds of the myth planted before the reader's eyes. A quick tale that adds to Atticus’ backstory and expands his character a wee bit. ( )

"Tell me a story".
Many fish tales have been created in response to that request but if you're a druid of a certain age, you don't have to make stuff up....you've lived it.
Sitting around a campfire one night, Oberon & Granuaile ask Atticus for a bedtime story from his past (well....actually, Oberon asked for snacks but a juicy tale will hold him 'til the marshmallows are done).
So Atticus tells them of how he rescued the Holy Grail when he was just a garden variety druid, not yet bound to cold iron. The year is 537 & he went by the name of Gawain. The "grail" is actually Dagda's Cauldron, a large vessel capable of supplying a constant source of food, kind of a portable all-you-can-eat-forever-buffet.
It was stolen by one of those creepy Picts & Ogma asks Gawain to retrieve it. If he does (2 other druids have failed....PERIL! PERIL!), Ogma will help him hide from his perma-nemesis, Aenghus Og. Seems like a deal.
He has to cope with scary dead guys, bad weather & a smartass horse who suffers from paranoia (but can be bribed with...you guessed it...snacks).
If you're a fan, this short story will provide you with the laughs you've come to expect due to the author's penchant for putting his own hilarious spin on ancient mythology. But it's also evident how much research Hearne has done just as in his other books that illustrate a vast knowledge of Norse & Celtic lore. Love this series. ( )

Great novella about our favorite druid from the early days. Set in the time of - you guessed it - King Arthur. But not really. Short and sweet, but well worth the read. ( )