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myshelvesfullofbooks's review
4.0
I enjoyed it! But because this is an encyclopedia it took me way too long.... I read every once in a while and I might use it for stories someday. But for now I'm pleased I'm done.
caffeinatedfae's review
informative
slow-paced
3.0
I've had this book borrowed from Kindle Unlimited for a few months, but I never found the time to read it. As you all by now should know, I love Faeries. I've fallen in love with many mythical creatures, but faeries have always had a special place in my heart. Since I started #FaeFriday, I figured it was time to brush up on my faery facts, which is surprisingly nonexistent.
This book will be perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about faeries and fairytales. I have to admit, I wanted more focus on the fae and not on all of the fairytales. Yes, it was fascinating, but at times it felt that the author ran out of things to say on the fair folk.
Though the content was thorough, I wish this book didn't feel like a chore to read. At times I had to remind myself that I was reading this for pleasure and not for a class. It truly read like a textbook. I appreciated that there were citations, and I'm looking forward to diving into some of the sources she referenced.
Ultimately, if you're looking for a textbook on fairies and fairytales, this might be a good fit.
This book will be perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about faeries and fairytales. I have to admit, I wanted more focus on the fae and not on all of the fairytales. Yes, it was fascinating, but at times it felt that the author ran out of things to say on the fair folk.
Though the content was thorough, I wish this book didn't feel like a chore to read. At times I had to remind myself that I was reading this for pleasure and not for a class. It truly read like a textbook. I appreciated that there were citations, and I'm looking forward to diving into some of the sources she referenced.
Ultimately, if you're looking for a textbook on fairies and fairytales, this might be a good fit.
bibliofilth's review
4.0
This is a fantastic resource for fantasy writers (or anyone obsessed with fairies). It offers a good breakdown of fairy lore on a broad level, then dives into specific countries' legends. It's really more like an encyclopedia, but it doesn't pretend to be anything different so it works.
My one question though, is why England, Ireland, Northern Europe and Southern Europe all had one chapter each while the entirety of Africa + the Middle East and the entirety of Asia + Australia were shoved into only two chapters?
Other than that, like I said a good reference for writers.
My one question though, is why England, Ireland, Northern Europe and Southern Europe all had one chapter each while the entirety of Africa + the Middle East and the entirety of Asia + Australia were shoved into only two chapters?
Other than that, like I said a good reference for writers.
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