Troll and Other Stories

     I read "Ghost International Troll and Other Stories". This book is consisted from four short stories. I introduce the best story "A New Year's Game" with quotation.

She felt that she was waiting for something very important. The future was very close. Soon she would see it.

     This story is about a 'scrying' game in England in 1600s. It means trying to see into the future. Only young boys and girls who were not married. The reason why I like this story best is the last scene. When I read these sentences, I mistake this 'important' thing for the future of other people. But it is surprisingly future. If you want to know what it is, you should read  this book.


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