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xiomara's review against another edition
5.0
I finally finished this book!!! My reading was improved since the first half took me about 4 moths while the second half took me less than 15 days!!!
Most of the stories deal with Death and Sorrow, is also a very religious book.
I’m so use to ‘happy endings’ with fairy tales that was, for my surprise, not the case with most of the stories. The fact that is more realistic with the idea of death and how to deal with it made me get more engaged than I expected.
It has a lot of fantasy elements but not in the way of ‘finding a godmother with a magic wand that can change the life of the characters’.
The book is perfect for fall/winter! I got to say is very atmospheric.
I like most of the stories, I didn’t understand a few and I was really disappointed with ‘Snow Queen’ (I have to say it!!!). Overall a great book to read.
Most of the stories deal with Death and Sorrow, is also a very religious book.
I’m so use to ‘happy endings’ with fairy tales that was, for my surprise, not the case with most of the stories. The fact that is more realistic with the idea of death and how to deal with it made me get more engaged than I expected.
It has a lot of fantasy elements but not in the way of ‘finding a godmother with a magic wand that can change the life of the characters’.
The book is perfect for fall/winter! I got to say is very atmospheric.
I like most of the stories, I didn’t understand a few and I was really disappointed with ‘Snow Queen’ (I have to say it!!!). Overall a great book to read.
clarxvizconde13's review against another edition
5.0
It always feels different reading fairy tales as an adult. A more evident realization of the dark themes, violence, and brutality occurs. A new perspective on making sense of the stories happens, considering what one has experienced in life. However, the way they teach certain lessons remain.
Memorable tales to me include The Travelling Companion, The Wild Swans, and The Red Shoes (despite being too gross for my liking).
Memorable tales to me include The Travelling Companion, The Wild Swans, and The Red Shoes (despite being too gross for my liking).
clarinouille's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
pinkcait's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
argyledinosaur's review against another edition
4.0
I liked some stories more than others, but overall I really like that they're all collected in one large volume like this. I will definitely be rereading some of these stories, but others I'll be skipping next go around. I also noticed that Hans has an affinity for snails, which is a little funny given the numerous things said about snails in the stories that were inaccurate.
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