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How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black
47 reviews
hollymileham's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Abandonment and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse
vaguely_pink's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, Bullying, Abandonment, Infidelity, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content, Physical abuse, Child abuse, and Slavery
leonormsousa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Bullying, Drug use, Violence, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Alcoholism, and Gaslighting
esme_t's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Drug abuse, Infidelity, and Bullying
Minor: Violence
cherrycoeur's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Abandonment, Violence, and Racism
raypaws's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Infidelity, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Child abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, and Drug use
Minor: Sexual content
tanvi45's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Abandonment and Child abuse
Moderate: Infidelity and Violence
maple_dove's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Infidelity
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Sexual content and Violence
silverfoxhole's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Infidelity, Violence, and Child abuse
andra_mihaela_s's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
These collection of "stories" are well thought off and in perfect sync with the rest of "The Folk of the Air" series!
It gives us some answers to why our "Cruel Prince" behaved as he did, without actually trying to absolve him of the things he did and said! Well done!
Without spoiling the stories, I want to say the following: we have a coursive narrative, we receive answers as to why some things/ behavior was part of Cardan's character, and more than that, we get to see his mind evolving over time and how he interprets life and himself in different stages of it!
I'm happy with the way in which fairytales were incorporated and the different ways in which they evolve..from one interpreter to another, from one conclusion to another and from one purpose to another! Really liked this clever use of ever-changing story!
I really enjoyed this short book and I'm hopefull we'll someday get one on Madoc...
I don't think it is a shock to say that we have Jude make an appearance...but, thankfully, Cardan seemed to be his own person..without the tragic truth of many heroes/ love interests - with only one character trait...to be our MC's lover...>..>
In the end, I can only say that, for me, it was cathartic to see this side of the tale, to be in Cardan's shoes for a minute and explore his view on things!
Gladly recommend to anyone who enjoyed the original series!
Enjoy
Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Abandonment, Violence, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Slavery, and Racial slurs