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letinydancer21's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fast read but at times I felt I couldn't fully tell which fairy tales it was these were rewrites of.
corikane's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
stayshomeandreads's review against another edition
4.0
LOVED the format/framing device where all of the stories led into one another.
danajoy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Domestic abuse, and Incest
Minor: Infertility, Cannibalism, and Death of parent
milliemary's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
lovegriefandgender's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
curiousnoel's review against another edition
5.0
Wow wow WOW this book. Beautiful, shocking, dream-like, powerful. Donoghue's prose is mesmerizing. A book like this is a rare find, and I'm so glad I found it.