The Book of Sorrows (original 1985; edition 1985)

by Walter Wangerin (Author)

Series: Book of the Dun Cow (2)

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In the aftermath of the terrible conflict with the dreaded Wyrm, Chauntecleer, Pertelote, and the other inhabitants of the Coop try to piece together their shattered lives until the Wyrm once again insinuates himself with dire consequences for all.

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Title:	The Book of Sorrows
Authors:	Walter Wangerin (Author)
Info:	Harpercollins (1985), Edition: 1st, 339 pages
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This sequel to [b:The Book of the Dun Cow|616937|The Book of the Dun Cow|Walter Wangerin Jr.|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176359751s/616937.jpg|75067] is almost as good as the original, featuring a frightening war between good and evil as represented by Chauntecleer the Rooster and Wyrm. Yes, this is fantasy fiction, but beautifully written and spellbinding at times.

This sequel is darker than the first book, due to Wyrm taking center stage. The reader feels for the Rooster and his bouts of self-doubt. At times it takes on a Homeric tone, one mirroring the same Cold War reality of the 1980s. I certainly identified with each animal and view this book, along with its original, as a true fable for the modern world.

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Gold_Gato | Sep 16, 2013 |

I quite liked the Book of the Dun Cow. But the sequel... Ugh. Depressing. Depressing in a particularly icky insidious way. The only book I’ve ever read that makes me wish I could have the memory of it surgically removed from my brain and replaced with a note saying Do. Not. Read. (

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