Little, Big by John Crowley is a fantastical novel that follows the lives of the Drinkwater Barnable family, who reside in an enchanted wood with a house of many doors called Edgewood. The story weaves through generations, revealing their ties to the Faery world and the mysterious happenings within their family. Characters like Smoky Barnable, Daily Alice Drinkwater, and Auberon are central to the intricate narrative that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. The writing style is poetic, meandering, and filled with allusions, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that immerses readers into a world of magic and mystery.
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Has Romance?
Romance is a significant aspect of Little, Big, particularly in the relationship between Smoky Barnable and Daily Alice Drinkwater.
From The Publisher:
John Crowley's masterful Little, Big is the epic story of Smoky Barnable, an anonymous young man who travels by foot from the City to a place called Edgewood-not found on any map-to marry Daily Alice Drinkawater, as was prophesied. It is the story of four generations of a singular family, living in a house that is many houses on the magical border of an otherworld. It is a story of fantastic love and heartrending loss; of impossible things and unshakable destinies; and of the great Tale that envelops us all. It is a wonder.
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A massive, epic book that spans decades and generations of a family that lives next door to fairies and magic. Fascinating and sharply drawn, and yet obtuse enough that I am not quite sure what to glean from it.
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