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Fiction1850George MacDonald

Phantastes

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“A story to explore beyond the familiar shortlist. Read its synopsis, see what catches your curiosity, and bring your take back to the pool.”

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caoimheryan · 27 Oct 2026, 19:10 UTC

Interested in Phantastes, especially with George MacDonald behind it. Is there a particular edition worth finding?

aisling.oconnor · 28 Oct 2026, 08:10 UTC

Caoimhe, fair point. There is room for something a bit different in the next six.

sinead_doyle · 27 Oct 2026, 23:10 UTC

Phantastes is one I am weighing up. Would love to hear a different take too. The interesting picks are often the ones people split on.

darragh_quinn · 28 Oct 2026, 13:10 UTC

Sinead, a book-club style conversation afterwards could be good, even when people disagree.

caoimhe.obrien · 28 Oct 2026, 03:10 UTC

For anyone considering Phantastes: The description has me curious. I would rather know the mood than the whole plot.