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marvelruinedmyspirit's review
3.0
I am starting a petition to make MJS write a fairytale collection from the world of Elan.
yellowbinge's review
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
tstevens3's review
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.5
allanvdh's review
5.0
Such a great teaser to get me into the Age series.
Wren keeps you so drawn into the story. It’s just a pity it doesn’t have more of her tales.
Wren keeps you so drawn into the story. It’s just a pity it doesn’t have more of her tales.
katpeaspanen's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
philantrop's review
2.0
This was, unfortunately, a quick and painful read. We’re observing how Wren enters the big - forbidden and foreboding - forest despite her entire family having disappeared in it before.
Even worse: She goes into the forest knowing full well it’s a trap and, “being eight years old and small for her age” she has absolutely nothing to expect but being lost forever herself.
As if that wasn’t enough already, the story feels forced, a lacklustre piece that’s even gory in part which is something I’m definitely not used to when it comes to Michael’s books and other short stories.
Ultimately, it ends with a whimper of a solution that is as forgettable as the entire thing.
Just stay away from this short story and choose from Michael’s other works which are simply marvellous!
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Even worse: She goes into the forest knowing full well it’s a trap and, “being eight years old and small for her age” she has absolutely nothing to expect but being lost forever herself.
As if that wasn’t enough already, the story feels forced, a lacklustre piece that’s even gory in part which is something I’m definitely not used to when it comes to Michael’s books and other short stories.
Ultimately, it ends with a whimper of a solution that is as forgettable as the entire thing.
Just stay away from this short story and choose from Michael’s other works which are simply marvellous!
Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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