Service95 Recommends is the home of the books we love and reviews from our contributors. Dogs And Monsters by Mark Haddon retells classic Greek myths for the modern world, examining what it means to be human.
What We Say: “Dogs And Monsters, a series of fantastical tales by Mark Haddon, author of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, weaves ancient fables into fresh and unexpected forms, and forges new legends to sit alongside them. The myth of the Minotaur becomes a heartbreaking parable about a mother’s love. The tale of Diana the Hunter asks questions about how humans use and abuse animals. Just as strong are Haddon’s original stories, revealing him to be a master of the short form” – Maria Padget
What They Say: “A marvel of a collection – suffused with curiosity, humanity and mystery, bold in its scope and virtuoso in its telling. Mark Haddon makes stories matter” – Kaliane Bradley
Available on Waterstones and Barnes & Noble
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Maria Padget is Service95 Book Club Director
