The Navigating Fox is a fantastical fable of \”knowledgeable creatures\”, in the vein of Brian Jacques’s Redwall series but for adults, by Hugo and Nebula Award finalist Christopher Rowe
\”Half fable, half caper, and a pure joy to read.\”-Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of Book of Night
\”There’s nothing like it; you have to read it.\” -Alix E. Harrow, New York Times bestselling author of The Once and Future Witches
Quintus Shu’al, the world’s only navigating fox, is in disgrace after guiding an expedition to its doom, leaving no survivors. One year later, Quintus is offered the chance to redeem himself: he will need to lead a motley, fractious team-both human and animal-all the way to the gates of Hell.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Imprint: Tor Books US
Publication date: 27/12/2023
The Navigating Fox
By Christopher Rowe
Review by Mida
What a wonderful little story! A beautiful blend of fable and fairy tale, this lovely novella follows the titular Fox through a vibrant and magical world. Despite squeezing two narratives into its short length, it doesn’t feel rushed at all; if anything, you end up feeling the same hunger for exploration as our main characters as you only get a taste for the vibrant and mystical world they inhabit.
This book skips the exposition and gets straight into exploration, leaving you to ponder the implications of its foundations as it leaps into the unknown. While you won’t be caught off guard, this book has some more tender moments that will leave you philosophizing.
Like if you made Aesops Fables for adults, this is a perfect story for anyone who is looking for a little bit of whimsy. Perfect for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia, Howls Moving Castle and The Last Unicorn.
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