Faerie Tale

Name: Faerie Tale
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ISBN: 9780553277838

✍️ Raymond E Feist

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4.4

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A screenwriter faces a primordial war against the Faerie in rural New York.

This novel focuses on Phil Hastings, a man with money and a growing reputation as a screenwriter. He lives in a house of his dreams with a loving family and three children. The arrival of the Magic and the Fool disrupts this peace. A primordial war resurfaces, putting the whole human race at risk. Feist uses these elements to create tension between domestic life and supernatural danger. The story does not rely on complex academic theory but on direct confrontation with mythical forces. It appeals to fans of gothic fiction who like personal stakes in large conflicts.

Key Themes

primordial war faerie folklore domestic disruption

Literary Context

Published by Spectra Books in 1989, this work sits within the late twentieth century boom of fantasy horror. It reflects the era's interest in blending modern suburban settings with ancient mythical threats.

Difficulty

● Easy

Recommended For Fans Of

Neil Gaiman · Clive Barker · H.P. Lovecraft · Peter Straub

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Dark Fantasy

🏛 Spectra Books 📅 1989 📖 435 pages 🌐 English 📔 Mass Market Paperbound ISBN: 9780553277838

📝 Description: Faerie Tale

Raymond E Feist presents a narrative where Phil Hastings enjoys a privileged life with his family in rural upstate New York. His fortune shifts when he encounters the Magic, the Bad Thing, the Faerie, and the Fool. These forces awaken a primordial war that threatens the entire human race. The story moves from domestic stability to cosmic peril as Hastings confronts these ancient entities. Feist draws on gothic and supernatural traditions to explore themes of hidden magic invading modern reality. The plot centers on the resurrection of an old conflict that humanity may lose. Readers who enjoy tales of ordinary people facing mythical threats will find this work engaging. Those preferring hard science fiction or historical nonfiction might not connect with the material. The book examines how luck can turn to disaster when supernatural elements enter a structured world. It does not offer easy solutions but rather presents a high-stakes confrontation between human existence and faerie lore. The narrative structure follows Hastings as he deals with the consequences of these awakenings.

💎 Our verdict on Faerie Tale

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Horror Reads editorial team

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Feist effectively draws on gothic traditions to explore hidden magic invading modern reality. The narrative structure follows Hastings as he deals with consequences of awakenings, moving from domestic stability to cosmic peril. The book does well in creating tension between personal safety and ancient entities. It suits readers who enjoy tales of humanity losing an old conflict. The tone remains serious, avoiding easy resolutions while maintaining high stakes throughout the confrontation. This approach ensures that the mythical forces feel immediate and dangerous rather than abstract.

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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy gothic fiction with personal stakes in large conflicts will find this engaging. It appeals to those who like ordinary people facing mythical threats without complex academic theory. The narrative offers a direct confrontation with faerie lore, exploring how luck turns to disaster when supernatural elements invade structured worlds. It is ideal for fans of dark fantasy who prefer high-stakes encounters over easy solutions. Those seeking hard science fiction or historical nonfiction may not connect, but others will appreciate the tension between domestic life and cosmic peril.

⭐ Reader reviews

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Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Feist effectively draws on gothic traditions to explore hidden magic invading modern reality. The narrative structure follows Hastings as he deals with consequences of awakenings, moving from domestic stability to cosmic peril. The book does well in creating tension between personal safety and ancient entities. It suits readers who enjoy tales of humanity losing an old conflict. The tone remains serious, avoiding easy resolutions while maintaining high stakes throughout the confrontation. This approach ensures that the mythical forces feel immediate and dangerous rather than abstract.