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I've been rereading King's The Dark Tower series and couldn't resist finally reading this one since King uses Shardik in in his books.

This book started out really strong. It has a lot to say about humans and religion.

Shardik is a bear believed to be a God. One man finds him, follows him, and gains fame and adoration from others.

The middle section gets a little repetitive, but it ends strong. It's definitely an epic tale to remember.

I almost never buy books for myself, but I was beyond excited to find the tagged book yesterday at a new thrift store we found in Dallas. Out of the Closet is a great store where all the proceeds benefit HIV/AIDS treatment in the Dallas community.

Although I've already read Sea of Tranquility, all books were only a $1 so I couldn't pass it up. 😁

I *just* learned about the Adams' book. My knowledge of Shardik was from the Dark Tower books which were thankfully published pre-digital era. If King was to name a character in a book after another author's character now, he'd be pilloried. Question: I have been meaning to read Watership Down, should I also read Shardik?

Shardik is beautiful and rich; terribly sad and hopeful. A story about regret, shame, repentance, suffering, faith and loss thereof, forgiveness, love. It was a slower read for me, but only because Richard Adams packs it tight with this one. It is lovely, I really enjoyed it.

This is my book 1 of (minimum) 2 for March, so on pace! Now, what next? 🤔

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Shardik for 75p today, couldn't resist. I thought Watership Down was fantastic (although the movie is terrifying, and I'm not sure why I watched it so many times as a kid).
It was The Dark Tower series that put Shardik back into my consciousness though, as it's one I had never read and forgotten existed

Off to a slow start because I have too many irons in the fire but I thought having an actual stack might inspire me #sffftbrchallenge

Richard Adams second book is an ambitious fantasy that asks questions about the nature of faith and that reminds me of Game of Thrones even if it can be a mix bag. Learn more in my video review about Shardik. https://youtu.be/UuKmrZ7XWNQ

Nothing like nice comments to help me finish my Shardik review. #booktube

Just finished shooting my review of the book. Will be coming in at the end of the week! Been a real surprise to me.

'A beast, my lord! Like nothing ever seen - a gigantic beast the stands erect - three times the height of a man-... Oh, my lord, the devil - the devil's upon us.'

Been reading this book over the week for my next video review. Never knew much of Adams outside of Watership Down, but damn is this book surprising me in so many ways!

Picking this oldie but goodie as I think it needs more readers. Cute bunnies ain't got nothing on a raging grizzly bear. 🐇🐻
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Rabbits or bears, Adams always told a great story.
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Anybody know this one? I admit I bought it mostly because "Richard Adams" and it being one dollar . . . and the bear. Mostly the bear. Kind of a fool for bears. Especially red-eyed killer ones.

A bear who is seen as the power of God, people capture it and use it to create an empire. Shows how the corruption of a message for personal gain can be devastating and horrific for all. There are themes of corruption, prophecy, sacrifice, and suffering. 7/10. It tends to drag in some areas.

Friday night used bookstore browsing and, you guys, there was a most gorgeous copy of Shardik for $8.00! I have always wanted to read it, having loved Maia so much. Well pleased with my mini haul!