Greek myths have fascinated people for millenia, seeing in them lessons about fate and hubris and the contingency of existence. Mark Haddon digs into the heart of these ancient fables and sees them anew.
Excellent ... Haddon’s inventive and entertaining tales find new ways of exploring age-old themes – fate and mortality, love and betrayal, loneliness and madness. All showcase the enduring power of storytelling.
The stories in this splendid new collection are inspired by an eclectic variety of sources ... The work of a consummate storyteller, the brilliantly conceived Dogs and Monsters illuminates a variety of species, both real and mythical, including our own.
