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The Destruction of the Inn

Randy Lee Eickhoff (2001)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesUlster Cycle #4
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.66

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Hero archetypes

Royalty / Prince

Protagonist archetypes

Prophesied Failure

Synopsis

This book continues the Celtic Ulster Cycle, following up the highly acclaimed retelling of "The Three Sorrows." The story is part myth, part heroic saga, and part literary tour de force, this is the tale of a king who dares to ignore the prophecy that foretells his fate. -- Publisher description

The Destruction of the Inn: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This Celtic mythological retelling features a king defying fate, with strong violence typical of Ulster Cycle heroic sagas including battle scenes and tragic outcomes. Complex literary prose and mature themes.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and war (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers fascinated by Celtic mythology and heroic tragedy will appreciate this literary retelling of ancient Irish legends.

Tags

Mythological RetellingCeltic MythologyHistorical FantasyLiterary Fantasy