Product Description This sequel to the award-winning The Book of the Dun Cow stands on its own as a powerful work of literature. In this absorbing， highly original fantasy， Chauntecleer， Pertelote， and the other familiar characters of the Coop struggle to piece together their shattered lives in the aftermath of the terrible conflict with the dreaded Wyrm. But their respite is short-lived: Into this struggling community， Wyrm again insinuates himself， with dire consequences for all. The reappearance of the dog Mundo Coni unveils a darker mystery yet -- and the threat of a final horror when evil yields up its most devastating secrets. Told by a master storyteller， The Book of Sorrows is a taught and spellbinding tale that immerses readers in a variety of adventures -- heroic， humorous， and touching -- moving inexorably toward the final confrontation that decides the fate of the characters and their world. No one who reads it will remain unmoved. It explores the value and goodness of existence， the darker side of reality， and qualities of love， kindness， courage， and hope that can transform even "this troublous existence." Here is fast-paced fantasy filled with richly drawn characters and gripping excitement， set against a colorful， fully realized world， and with depth of meaning that will draw readers back again and again to ponder the images long after the final battle is waged between the forces of life and death. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Card catalog description In the aftermath of the terrible conflict with the dreaded Wyrm， Chauntecleer， Pertelote， and the other inhabitants of the Coop try to piece together their shattered lives until the Wyrm once again insinuates himself with dire consequences for all. See all Editorial Reviews