How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories
Below: flat Rs. 199, all Pakistan
Pay when it's in your hand
Master grade quality
Not satisfied? Full refund
Couldn't load pickup availability
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories is a novella by Holly Black that explores the origin of one of the author's most enigmatic characters. Published in 2020, the story delves into the backstory of the High King of Elfhame, revealing how a being of power and immortality came to distrust and despise the tales woven around him.
Black's signature blend of dark fantasy and intricate world-building defines this tale. The novella examines themes of manipulation, identity, and the dangerous power of narrative itself. Rather than offering a straightforward hero's journey, the story presents a morally complex protagonist whose relationship with storytelling becomes central to understanding his motivations and vulnerabilities. Fans of the Cruel Prince series will recognize the Elfhame setting and find deeper context for events and characters introduced in previous works.
This standalone novella is accessible to both longtime Black readers and those encountering her work for the first time, though familiarity with the Elfhame universe enhances appreciation. The prose is deliberately crafted to match the book's central preoccupation with the nature of stories themselves.
- Author: Holly Black
- Genre: Fantasy
- Format: Novella
- Published: 2020
- Setting: Elfhame
Available nationwide with Cash on Delivery across Pakistan. Order online and receive your copy with convenient payment on delivery.
