if you like the fantasy genre this is a must-read. if you like reading at all, actually, this is a must-read. i don't think there's enough praise in the world that could match the amount that should be lavished on it. it has its faults, for sure, but of course we must keep in mind the time and context in which it was written. and keeping that in mind, we can recognise that it is actually just that bit more phenomenal.

i really don't know what to say to convince you to read this. you absolutely just have to.