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kailey_luminouslibro's review against another edition
4.0
This story tells of a magical mirror-image of London, called Londra, where pixies and trolls live side by side with humans, and magical objects hold mystic power. Tabetha is a mudlark, who searches in the muddy waters of the river Themse for scraps she can sell . On Christmas Eve, a mysterious stranger asks if she has ever seen a fragment of the long-lost Glass of Lead and Gold, a magical artifact with mysterious powers to make the miserable happy again. Tabetha accepts the help of a waitress in a soup kitchen, and the two embark on an adventure to restore the Glass of Lead and Gold, but they are betrayed and threatened at every turn until the Glass seems to be lost forever.
I loved the writing style and the way this story is told. The writing itself is magical as it weaves a fairy tale story for the reader. The plot is rather sad and distressing at times, as Tabetha struggles to survive alone on the cold streets of the city, but gradually the story brightens as Tabetha finds friends and begins to start a new life.
I loved the character arc that Tabetha has from being a street urchin who won't trust anyone, holding all her hurt and misery inside herself, to finally opening up and trusting her new friend, the one-armed waitress.
I adore the details of this magical world! I loved reading about the specific types of fairies, pixies, and little Hobs ( tiny men), and trolls, evil watermen, mermaids, and all types of magical creatures. So many lovely and imaginative details of magic and myth that really gave the world-building some depth.
For such a short story, it has great development and a full storyline. Loved it from start to finish!
I loved the writing style and the way this story is told. The writing itself is magical as it weaves a fairy tale story for the reader. The plot is rather sad and distressing at times, as Tabetha struggles to survive alone on the cold streets of the city, but gradually the story brightens as Tabetha finds friends and begins to start a new life.
I loved the character arc that Tabetha has from being a street urchin who won't trust anyone, holding all her hurt and misery inside herself, to finally opening up and trusting her new friend, the one-armed waitress.
I adore the details of this magical world! I loved reading about the specific types of fairies, pixies, and little Hobs ( tiny men), and trolls, evil watermen, mermaids, and all types of magical creatures. So many lovely and imaginative details of magic and myth that really gave the world-building some depth.
For such a short story, it has great development and a full storyline. Loved it from start to finish!
helenid's review against another edition
4.0
Lovely short, set at Christmas time in an alternative London.
trish204's review against another edition
5.0
This is an interim book between volumes 3 and 4 of the series. It contains a number of short stories, some of which had been available on the author's website for free in the past.
So this book contains 8 stories, all of which take place in Mirrorworld. They tell of the fae, how Celeste became Fox, what Jacob's first treasure was, and much more. Moreover, we get to see Mirrorworld's versions of London, Stockholm and Hamburg.
Just like in the novels, these short stories are thrilling and enchanting, beautifully written and fast-paced, filled with all kinds of fairytale creatures and magic.
The book cover is utterly beautiful as well what with the shiny golden elements in it:
And just like every other book by this author, this, too, contains numerous gorgeous illustrations that don't just introduce the single stories but also adorn the text within.
Sorry, couldn't resist, I had to show you a few samples (there are many more, small and large).
Wonderful addition to this vast and magnificent world that shouldn't be missing from anyone's collection.
So this book contains 8 stories, all of which take place in Mirrorworld. They tell of the fae, how Celeste became Fox, what Jacob's first treasure was, and much more. Moreover, we get to see Mirrorworld's versions of London, Stockholm and Hamburg.
Just like in the novels, these short stories are thrilling and enchanting, beautifully written and fast-paced, filled with all kinds of fairytale creatures and magic.
The book cover is utterly beautiful as well what with the shiny golden elements in it:
And just like every other book by this author, this, too, contains numerous gorgeous illustrations that don't just introduce the single stories but also adorn the text within.
Sorry, couldn't resist, I had to show you a few samples (there are many more, small and large).
Wonderful addition to this vast and magnificent world that shouldn't be missing from anyone's collection.
ariereads's review against another edition
3.0
Sweet, simple, utterly predictable and so sparse there's barely a moment to spare on developing even a single character, this is still a nice enough (and not-so-typical) little Christmas tale.
ems38's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 Sterne
Ich bin ein großer Fan der Reckless-Reihe und vor allem von Fuchs, aber dieses Buch war leider enttäuschend.
18€ für nicht mal 200 Seiten sind schon sehr happig, da sind ja die "richtigen" Reckless-Teile günstiger, und einige davon sind auch nur eine Leseprobe des 1. Teils (mal ehrlich, liest überhaupt jemand Palast aus Glas, bevor er [b:Steinernes Fleisch|7894237|Steinernes Fleisch (Reckless, #1)|Cornelia Funke|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1421519582l/7894237._SX50_.jpg|10867541] gelesen hat?) und zwei er Geschichten lassen sich auch so im Internet finden.
Die für mich interessantesten Geschichten (die über Jacob und Fuchs) waren leider viel zu kurz, aber trotzdem sehr schön.
Ich bin ein großer Fan der Reckless-Reihe und vor allem von Fuchs, aber dieses Buch war leider enttäuschend.
18€ für nicht mal 200 Seiten sind schon sehr happig, da sind ja die "richtigen" Reckless-Teile günstiger, und einige davon sind auch nur eine Leseprobe des 1. Teils (mal ehrlich, liest überhaupt jemand Palast aus Glas, bevor er [b:Steinernes Fleisch|7894237|Steinernes Fleisch (Reckless, #1)|Cornelia Funke|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1421519582l/7894237._SX50_.jpg|10867541] gelesen hat?) und zwei er Geschichten lassen sich auch so im Internet finden.
Die für mich interessantesten Geschichten (die über Jacob und Fuchs) waren leider viel zu kurz, aber trotzdem sehr schön.
wanda_rosa's review against another edition
3.0
Was very nice and pleasant, though not really exciting. I take it as entertainment to bridge the gap while waiting for the next book in the 'Reckless' series. It's always nice to have mirror-world content.
1siobhan's review against another edition
3.0
Großer Cornelia Funke Fan seit Kindheitstagen hier, weshalb ich mich sehr auf das Buch gefreut habe. Leider war ich schon nachdem das Buchpaket angekommen war etwas enttäuscht. 18€ für ein Buch mit weniger als 200 Seiten?
Die Geschichten haben mir ganz okay gefallen, ich mag den schwermütigen Ton, der die Spiegelwelt begleitet, aber ich hatte auf etwas mehr gehofft als nur nette Stories, die noch vor den Büchern spielen oder die, wie die erste Geschichte, gar nichts mit Jacob & Co zutun hat. Fühlte sich eher so an als wären das Bonus Geschichten für ne schmucke Ausgabe, sie legitimieren aber eigentlich kein so teures Buch.
Die Illustrationen waren wie immer ganz toll, allerdings hatte ich das Gefühl, z.B. die Fuchszeichnungen schon gesehen zu haben.
Die Geschichten haben mir ganz okay gefallen, ich mag den schwermütigen Ton, der die Spiegelwelt begleitet, aber ich hatte auf etwas mehr gehofft als nur nette Stories, die noch vor den Büchern spielen oder die, wie die erste Geschichte, gar nichts mit Jacob & Co zutun hat. Fühlte sich eher so an als wären das Bonus Geschichten für ne schmucke Ausgabe, sie legitimieren aber eigentlich kein so teures Buch.
Die Illustrationen waren wie immer ganz toll, allerdings hatte ich das Gefühl, z.B. die Fuchszeichnungen schon gesehen zu haben.
bookcheshirecat's review against another edition
4.0
"Es hatte die ganze Nacht geschneit. Die Flocken waren so dicht auf Londra herabgewirbelt, als fielen die Sterne vom Himmel, um die Stadt für den Weihnachtsabend zum Strahlen zu bringen. Der Schnee hatte das Kopfsteinpflaster mit einem Teppich bedeckt, der all die Geräusche dämpfte, mit denen Londra erwachte, und so weich war, dass Tabetha fast vergaß, wie kalt er sich unter ihren ausgetretenen Schuhen anfühlte."
CW's: Mentions of Death, Violence
First Reaction ...
Absolutely loved the short story collection set in the Mirrorworld of the Reckless books! It was just what I needed during the endless wait for book 4
pagesreadbydaisy's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0