Book review : Elric of Melniboné by Michael Moorcock. #shorts
In a rapid one‑minute YouTube short, the reviewer gives Michael Moorcock’s fantasy novel Elric of Melniboné a mixed verdict, labeling it “half bollocks.” He acknowledges Moorcock’s pioneering influence on the genre and commends the author’s talent for expansive world‑building, calling it brilliant. He also praises the novel’s capacity to bewilder readers. However, the reviewer criticizes the plot’s incoherence and the protagonist’s unlikable behavior. He outlines a confusing storyline involving Elric, a princess, and a cousin’s kidnapping, noting that Elric’s actions become nonsensical and self‑serving. The reviewer concludes that despite its innovative aspects, the book’s confusing narrative and the protagonist’s flaws prevent it from being wholly successful, resulting in a half‑positive, half‑negative assessment.
