--- product_id: 11030835 title: "McSweeney's Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales" brand: "michael chabon" price: "€ 33.44" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/11030835-mcsweeneys-mammoth-treasury-of-thrilling-tales store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # McSweeney's Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales **Brand:** michael chabon **Price:** € 33.44 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** McSweeney's Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales by michael chabon - **How much does it cost?** € 33.44 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/11030835-mcsweeneys-mammoth-treasury-of-thrilling-tales) ## Best For - michael chabon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted michael chabon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![McSweeney's Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51J9IhVRLZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ What Happened to the Thrilling? *by T***3 on Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2003* I was really looking forward to this collection of short stories. I used to love reading short stories when I was in school, but outside of magazines there really aren't that many short stories written anymore. In fact, that was the supposed reason for bringing together this collection of stories. Some of the stories are rather good, but most are mediocre, and a few are just plain stinkers. The stories I enjoyed the most were:"The Tears of Squonk, and What Happened Thereafter" by Glen David Gold. This story tells the tale of a murderous elephant and how she was finally captured and hung. This is my personal favorite story in the treasury."How Carlos Webster Changed His Name to Carl and Became a Famous Oklahoma Lawman" by Elmore Leonard A young boy has his ice cream stolen by a famous gangster and moments later watches the criminal murder a lawmen. That one event (the stealing of the ice cream or the killing?) changes the life of Carlos Webster forever."Up the Mountain Coming Down Slowly" by Dave Eggers I'll give him credit, Eggers is a more talented writer than I imagined him to be as this story illustrates. It's the tale of a woman's quest to hike up Kilaminjaro. Great storytelling."The Martian Agent, A Planetary Romance" by Michael Chabon This story is a "what if" piece of historical fiction. The last bit of a rebellion on the British controlled North American continent is crushed. The two sons of the rebellion leader are saved and rescued by their famous uncle, an inventor of air ships.Overall THRILLING TALES was a bit of a disappointment. Several of the tales were promising, but did not deliver in the end, such as Nick Hornby's "Otherwise Pandemonium" a story about a VCR that can veiw the future. Others were duds. However, the few outstanding stories make this collection worth reading, though not necessarily worth buying. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality book, great shipping *by D***D on Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2021* All the way from the U.K. during pandemic- surprised as to the quick shipping. Great quality book. With library brinding. McSweeney's quarterly releases are a step away from the norm-each issue is unique. Fantastic selection of works and a bonus of the tale of grey dick by stephen king ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a most excellent collection! *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2003* McSweeney's doesn't usually publish books of superstar authors like this, so I made sure to get my hands on one as soon as I could befor e they started flying off the shelves. I had high expectations for this collection, and I wasn't disappointed. Every book of short stories seems to have one or two that just aren't interesting, but this book is the exception that proves the rule: every single story is wonderful. While they are all truly great, I particularly enjoyed Glen David Gold's "The Tears of Squonk and What Happened Thereafter," Neil Gaiman's "Closing Time," and Nick Horby's "Otherwise Pandemonium." Stephen King fans will be pleased to note that his contribution, "The Tale of Gray Dick," is actually an excerpt from the upcoming Wolves of the Calla, the fifth book in the Dark Tower series. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/11030835-mcsweeneys-mammoth-treasury-of-thrilling-tales](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/11030835-mcsweeneys-mammoth-treasury-of-thrilling-tales) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*