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Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann

missbookiverse's review against another edition

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3.0

Aus meiner Grundschulzeit kenne ich den Trickfilm und die Vertonung von Tschaikowski. Beides hab ich geliebt, von daher war es mal Zeit sich an den Originalstoff zu wagen. Das Buch liest sich trotz des gestelzten Erzählstils aus der Romantik total schnell. Ich fand alle Erwachsenen relativ unsympathisch, weil sie Marie natürlich nie glaube und der alte Drosselmeyer war teilweise schwer zu deuten. Mal schien er auf Maries Seite zu sein, dann hat er mir wieder eher Angst gemacht.
Mein Lieblingsteil ist der Besuch der Süßigkeitenländerein und des Marzipanschlosses am Ende. Njom.

crystal_fleur's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

danielardz's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted 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? No

3.25

mikewang's review

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5.0

verrassend grimmig maar wel heel lief

whynotreadwithalex's review

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fast-paced

4.0

kaypoppit's review against another edition

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2.0

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clairewritesthings's review against another edition

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4.0

This story gets four stars for sheer insanity. Reads like someone did LSD, took a bunch of notes while high and then wrote a whole story based on the notes. Alternate title: Much Ado About Bacon.

cherrybrown's review

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

shhh_thisisalibrary's review against another edition

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5.0

I’ve read The Nutcracker before but man do I have a bad memory! I forgot how dark the original tale was! I guess the main one I always remember is the movie adaptation of the ballet with Macaulay Culkin in it! Haha (if you haven’t seen that version you have homework!). I just really enjoyed this especially the Audio version with a full cast! I also loved this for a comparison of a current read I have which I should also have a review for that soon! The only thing I couldn’t stand was the over use of the word bosom lol

dr_tian's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.5