CHRIS CAMPBELL
Reviewed by J. F. Nodar - November 17, 2024
I remember having to read Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poetry in English class in high school.
The fact that it involved poetry, and I was a dumb teenager, shut down my mind to the possibilities of poetry and how a poet can, with words, address a complex subject.
Now that I am older, I came across this adaptation of “Morte d’Arthur” by Chris Campbell. With its beautifully illustrated pages, it made reading the poem a delightful and more vividly appealing read, enabling me to enjoy and ‘see’ the poem as Lord Tennyson wanted.
Each stanza brought me closer to the conclusion, and I could share Tennyson’s vision of friendship, duty, and honour.
If you have never read or have forgotten this poem from your youth and want to share it with your children/grandchildren, this adaptation will help you bring them into the world of Tennyson’s King Arthur, and bring wonders into their minds and refresh your mind with memories you forgot so long ago.
A gorgeous poem brought to the reader in a beautiful format.
This review is an honest reflection based on a copy of the book I received.
Reviewed by J. F. Nodar - December 2, 2024
Imagine stumbling upon a peculiar book cover: Sir Winston Churchill, the iconic statesman, perched on a highchair in a cozy home library, a book cradled in his hands. This surreal scene, repeated ad infinitum, is the delightful hallmark of Chris Campbell’s imaginative storytelling.
From the quick-draw prowess of Miss Wynonna Belle to the enigmatic setting of the Cluedo mansion, Campbell’s stories are both whimsical and thought-provoking. The tales of Anthony Pratt, especially ‘Mr Pratt’s Game,’ captivated me and ‘A Case of the Obvious,’ and many others were not far behind.
If you’re a fan of mysteries, you won’t want to miss “Tall Shorts.” With thirty-six captivating stories within its pages, this book is a literary treat that will keep you hooked from the first page to the last.
This review is an honest reflection based on a copy of the book I received.
