A review by krismcd59
Exit, Pursued by a Bear by Greer Gilman

5.0

Even better than the first novella, [b:Cry Murder! in a Small Voice|18207082|Cry Murder! in a Small Voice|Greer Gilman|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1373981498s/18207082.jpg|25626714]. Gilman portrays Ben Jonson and his contemporaries through language that is earthy and accessible, but also lyrical and dense with allusion. I'm a professor of literature from the 17th century and I find this tale's rhythms and poetry utterly convincing. She has captured both the court and the tavern exquisitely, managing to convey both the intimacy of the plot and the larger scope of history in a very compact narrative. I'm entranced and hoping for more -- a whole novel's worth, may it please the author.