Mammoths at the Gates

a brilliant take on grief, mourning, change, and nostalgia, with lyrical prose and some incredible character development for chih. a great change of pace for this series — a more subdued, meditative glimpse into chih's personal life outside of their role as a scribe and cleric. an enchanting story about those whose lives revolve around the art of storytelling and story-keeping, and a sobering contemplation on the flaws of the human condition. a truly remarkable addition to the singing hills cycle.

Merged review:

a brilliant take on grief, mourning, change, and nostalgia, with lyrical prose and some incredible character development for chih. a great change of pace for this series — a more subdued, meditative glimpse into chih's personal life outside of their role as a scribe and cleric. an enchanting story about those whose lives revolve around the art of storytelling and story-keeping, and a sobering contemplation on the flaws of the human condition. a truly remarkable addition to the singing hills cycle.