Fantasy
Set in the mythical city of Newford, these stories blend ancient magic with modern life, exploring wonder and darkness on urban streets.
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Set in the mythical city of Newford, these stories blend ancient magic with modern life, exploring wonder and darkness on urban streets.
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With his uncanny grasp of the magic hovering at the edge of everyday life, "Charles de Lint shows that, far from being escapism, contemporary fantasy can be the deep mythic literature of our time." (The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction) Perhaps this is why the Modern Library 100 Best Books of the Century on-line list contained more books by him than by any other writer. ~ Set in Newford, a quintessential North American city that might exist anywhere or nowhere, de Lint's stories wander amid...
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Minor romantic elements; no explicit content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence; some dark themes with potential for graphic scenes.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language; not a central focus.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol or drugs in urban settings.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor presence of diverse identities in background characters.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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Major fantasy magic elements; central to story with myths and enchantments.
Occult / demonology
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Minor real-world occult references possible in mythic context.
Political content
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Minor social commentary on urban life and struggles.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate themes of suffering or cruelty in dark urban settings.
Other
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