Titus Groan
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Titus Groan
Mervyn Peake
3 people recommended it in 3 threads, 2009–2025.
What people on Hacker News said
If you wish for bizarre fantasy, not the epic Tolkien style, not even the dark saga of Ouroboros, but something more gothic and unsettling, then Mervyn Peake's "Titus groans" is perfect.
Titus Groan by Mervyn Peake (first part of the Gormenghast trilogy), because of the wonderful flowing prose.
Where it comes up
- My favorite cult sci-fi and fantasy books you may not have heard of before 2025 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What is your favorite fiction book? 2022 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Please name two of your most favorite books. 2009 · 1 recommendation