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kat7890erina's review
5.0
Oh, this was lovely and clever and quick! The characterisation and world-building were fantastic. My heart-strings were plucked.
aylincoolcat's review against another edition
5.0
Wer die Spiegelwelt liebt, sollte dieses Buch lesen. Eine tolle Kurzgeschichtensammlung. Sehr atmosphärisch und sprachlich wie von Cornelia Funke gewohnt einfach nur schön erzählt und ansprechend illustriert.
missbookiverse's review against another edition
3.0
Diese Sammlung von 8 Kurzgeschichten aus der Reckless-Welt ist eher etwas für Fans, die nicht genug bekommen können. Bei der Hälfte handelt es sich um Vignetten, die kaum als eigenständige Geschichten zählen und mehr wie interessante Einblicke in Funkes Notizen wirken. Am schönsten fand ich die kleinen Abenteuer mit Jacob und Fuchs (Die Geige des Strömkarlen und Weihnachtszauber in Hammaburg) und die Mischung aus appetitlichen und schaurigen Beschreibungen des Lebkuchenhauses in Der Kamm der Hexe.
faemorgan's review
3.0
An interesting quick read set in an magical alternate universe version of London.
allimae's review
2.0
I wish this book was fleshed out more; I think the characters could have been developed more and she could have shown us more of the world it takes place in. Mainly, I gave it a lower rating because I didn’t like the main character very much, and I didn’t feel like she had much of an arc or redeemed herself. I thought the ending was very clever, in a classic origin myth way.
christinai's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
the1975's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
clauleesi's review against another edition
3.0
[b:The Glass of Lead and Gold|40669656|The Glass of Lead and Gold|Cornelia Funke|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1530286148l/40669656._SY75_.jpg|63226370] was a lovely, heartwarming Christmas story that takes place in an alternative London filled with faeries, lonely orphans and magic.
I really enjoyed how well [a:Cornelia Funke|15873|Cornelia Funke|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1437000100p2/15873.jpg] mixed harsh reality with the softness of magic, and together it became something rare and memorable. Unfortunately, what made me not being able to rate this higher, is the fact that it's so, so short. I would have loved to read this as a full-length novel, or at least a longer novella of around 150-pages. Hopefully [a:Funke|15873|Cornelia Funke|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1437000100p2/15873.jpg] will return to this world and its wonders again. I definitely want to get to know Ofelia more.
I really enjoyed how well [a:Cornelia Funke|15873|Cornelia Funke|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1437000100p2/15873.jpg] mixed harsh reality with the softness of magic, and together it became something rare and memorable. Unfortunately, what made me not being able to rate this higher, is the fact that it's so, so short. I would have loved to read this as a full-length novel, or at least a longer novella of around 150-pages. Hopefully [a:Funke|15873|Cornelia Funke|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1437000100p2/15873.jpg] will return to this world and its wonders again. I definitely want to get to know Ofelia more.