Ask My Shelf
Log in Register
Ask My Shelf

Share your thoughts in a quick Shelf Talk!

The War Hound And The World's Pain by Michael Moorcock

Have you read this book? Just a few quick questions — it takes about a minute. Share what you liked (or didn’t), and we’ll use your answers to recommend your next favorite read!

Love The War Hound And The World's Pain but not sure what to read next?

These picks are popular with readers who enjoyed this book. Complete a quick Shelf Talk to get recommendations made just for you! Warning: possible spoilers for The War Hound And The World's Pain below.

In The War Hound And The World's Pain, did you enjoy ...

... a driven quest through a morally complex, war-torn landscape?

The Book of the New Sun: Shadow & Claw by Gene Wolfe

If you were captivated by von Bek's relentless quest for the Holy Grail set against the backdrop of the Thirty Years' War, you'll find Severian's journey in Shadow & Claw equally compelling. Both protagonists undertake perilous missions through unforgiving worlds, facing cosmic stakes and wrestling with their own destinies.

... protagonists who are as flawed and ambiguous as the worlds they inhabit?

The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie

If you enjoyed following Ulrich von Bek, whose motivations and morality are anything but clear-cut, you'll appreciate Logen Ninefingers, Inquisitor Glokta, and other characters in The Blade Itself. Abercrombie's cast is filled with anti-heroes whose choices blur the line between good and evil, mirroring Moorcock's fascination with ethical gray areas.

... deep philosophical and existential explorations woven into fantasy?

The Fall of the Kings by Ellen Kushner and Delia Sherman

If you were struck by the metaphysical and philosophical questions about salvation and suffering that Moorcock raises, The Fall of the Kings delves into the nature of power, history, and identity with the same intellectual depth. Its characters and world grapple with meaning, myth, and the burdens of the past, leaving you pondering long after you turn the last page.

... an intricately detailed world brimming with strange magic, politics, and history?

Perdido Street Station by China Miéville

If you loved the rich, textured setting of Moorcock’s war-ravaged Europe—steeped in esoteric lore and supernatural forces—you’ll be enthralled by the baroque, imaginative city of New Crobuzon. Perdido Street Station offers a feast of worldbuilding, with unique cultures, bizarre creatures, and a palpable sense of place.

... supernatural forces entwined with religious and existential themes?

The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov

If you were fascinated by Moorcock’s weaving of the Devil, the Grail, and questions of redemption into a historical fantasy, you'll be mesmerized by The Master and Margarita. The novel intertwines Satanic mischief with philosophical and religious inquiry, set against the vivid backdrop of Soviet Russia, delivering a surreal, thought-provoking experience.

Unlock your personalized book recommendations! Just take a quick Shelf Talk for The War Hound And The World's Pain by Michael Moorcock. It’s only a few questions and takes less than a minute.