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4.29 AVERAGE
4.29 AVERAGE
[Nerd note: The cover and page count in this listing don't match the copy I borrowed, but I ran into a couple of roadblocks correcting it, so I'm leaving it as is. There are 210 pages in my hardcover copy, the cover matches a "Kindle edition" that's not linked to this one, and the description reads "twelve folk tales" although there are thirteen included in the copy I've got.]
Tatterhood is a solid collection of 13 folktales, all of which feature female protagonists, told with a young audience in mind. A few of them aren't as compelling as the rest, but I think that's just because they're not my style. "Tatterhood," "Janet and Tamlin" (the one story I'd already heard), and "Kate Crackernuts" were my favorites.
These stories are written in a way that flows with that simple but compelling fairy tale magic that makes new stories feel old and familiar -- making this an excellent collection of stories for reading aloud at bedtime.
(three-and-a-half stars)
Tatterhood is a solid collection of 13 folktales, all of which feature female protagonists, told with a young audience in mind. A few of them aren't as compelling as the rest, but I think that's just because they're not my style. "Tatterhood," "Janet and Tamlin" (the one story I'd already heard), and "Kate Crackernuts" were my favorites.
These stories are written in a way that flows with that simple but compelling fairy tale magic that makes new stories feel old and familiar -- making this an excellent collection of stories for reading aloud at bedtime.
(three-and-a-half stars)
I’m already a big fan of fairytales, but make them all stories where negative female tropes have been broken, and I’m in love!
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Wicked good ramble of well-told fairy-tale yarns, diverse enough to explore all manner of episodes, specific and insightful enough to find and see women at the center of those tales. Well worth meandering through.
collection of folk tales starring strong female characters. i liked it! some of them were even new to me which is rare as i had a PRETTY HARDCORE fairytale/folktale phase as a child. i also liked that the editors made some effort to include non-european tales, its coverage of europe is stronger than anywhere else but there's a fair amount of tales set elsewhere. 3.5 stars
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
adventurous
Not quite as good as [b:Maid of the North|497567|The Maid of the North Feminist Folk Tales from Around the World|Ethel Johnston Phelps|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1311978723s/497567.jpg|485711], but still a definite favorite.
Full of all the folk tales Disney won't adapt to film, each story included features an intelligent, active female heroine. While some certainly end in the happily-ever-after marriage, that is definitely not the point of any of these stories -- none of the girls just sit around waiting to be saved.
A beautifully edited collection of unique "feminist" folk/fairy tales from all over the world.
A beautifully edited collection of unique "feminist" folk/fairy tales from all over the world.