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s_everson's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, Drug use, and Sexual content
Minor: Self harm, Excrement, and Animal death
rachaelwho's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
What a nice surprise this one was. I've re-listened to "The Girl Who Didn't Know Fear" three times or more, trying to get a better handle on it. Did not care for "The Game of Smash and Recovery," nor the voice acting for that one. Did not think Patton Oswalt was a good choice for "Skinder's Veil" but I liked the story. I read up a bit on each fairytale after the story inspired by it, but fairy tales are always completely nuts and often inscrutable to me, so I have much still to try to understand. I will be looking for some words from the author. I might also listen to a few of these a few more times before returning to the library. Will probably buy this one, as well. Really, REALLY liked it. Lots of dreamlike imagery and queerness.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Violence
bi_n_large's review
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Blood, Sexual content, Death of parent, Violence, Death, Adult/minor relationship, and Drug use
Minor: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Mental illness
kelseyr713's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I adore Kelly Link, and loved almost all of these stories (I did not quite parse or connect with The Game of Smash and Recovery). The rest, though, are brilliant. I love her voice and playfulness, along with the sense of wonder I get from reading her stories. An excellent collection.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Abandonment, Alcohol, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Confinement, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Violence
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