In cadence
evoking storytellers of oral tradition, Sam Friedland
weaves a classic tale of heroes and villains, of
challenges and triumphs, of origins and ends. Throughout
his fantasy novel, The Giant, he casts his sharp eye for
detail across olden earth and into its inhabitants’
hearts where he reveals delicate yearnings and prickling
greeds.
In some,
he uncovers frantic impulse or sanguine rancor. In
others, he finds lust or exuberance or wisdom. Then,
using language ranging from lavish prose to dotty
doggerel, he paints characters and scenes that will
halt your breath and
draw your sighs and gape your jaw and wide your eyes.
