patlo's Reviews (1.32k)

Oh goodness, I loved my first experience with Neil Gaiman. This is a magical realism short story that somehow clocks in at novel length and had me staying up late at night and sneaking away for a few minutes here and there at work in order to start and finish it in under 24 hours. I will read more of Gaiman. Feels a lot like Haruki Murakami with more of a fantasy tale spin.

I am unaware how much the author freely interprets Hafiz, though it does seem greatly. However the result, whether Hafiz or Ladinsky, is magical. I love this poetry. I love whimsy and the grace and the blessing.

Beautiful, simple storytelling. I love the imagery and the characters. I was hoping for a bit more complexity in the interrelationships, but a good book. I will read more of Husseini.