The only time anyone is allowed through the wall is once every nine years, when there is an unusual market fair on the Faerie side of the wall. There is a single gate which leads to that mythic land, and the townspeople of Wall are charged with guarding it. Although Wall is an isolated city, it is more or less a normal one, with one exception – Wall borders the land of Faerie. The action begins in the city of Wall during the reign of Queen Victoria. This is a quick read, but a very fanciful and imaginative one. But these elements have an adult sensibility, and they are presented in a way grown up fairy tale fans will enjoy. It contains many elements of a classic fairy tale, including the stalwart, underdog hero, evil witches, murderous princes, and more than one fair maiden. Neil Gaiman’s new book, Stardust, is a fairy tale for grown ups.
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