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In the Suicide Mountains
John Gardner

In the Suicide Mountains

John Gardner

1980 · Houghton Mifflin · 155 pages

Fairy talesFiction, general

About this book

Unable to find a place for themselves in society, a young woman, a dwarf, and a prince journey to the mountains intent on doing away with themselves.

Who this is for

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A propulsive thriller that trades depth for forward motion. The voice is direct, the chapters are short, and most readers blow through it in two sittings. If you're between heavier books and want a clean reset, this fits.

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A character-driven with strong prose, melancholic and immersive read.

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