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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
Great reading of a timeless story.
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adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Meh. some of the drawings were lovely, but the re-telling itself was hamfisted and went off on ridiculous tangents. All sorts of useless storylines and characters! And the moment at the end when Gerda finally liberates Kay from the Ice Queen's palace comes without conflict at all. The Ice Queen is gone, and the two of them just leave after their tears wash away the shards of glass that were stuck in Kay's eye and heart-- no one even puts up a fight.
Honestly, the most interesting aspect of the whole story was the prologue, where we learn about the terrible mirror the devil wrought, which made anyone who looked into it see the worst about every situation. I loved that story-- the idea that this mirror broke into millions of shards and lodged in many people, changing their perspective, is the kind of invention that makes fairy tales interesting. But you're supposed to do something with that original explanation; something that loops back around and rewards readers for paying attention and carrying that detail with them.
This particular re-telling throws quite a lot of detail into the pot, but none of it bears any weight on the central "conflict" when all is said and done. It's a waste to read that stuff, and it's a waste to the story itself because it detracts.
Honestly, the most interesting aspect of the whole story was the prologue, where we learn about the terrible mirror the devil wrought, which made anyone who looked into it see the worst about every situation. I loved that story-- the idea that this mirror broke into millions of shards and lodged in many people, changing their perspective, is the kind of invention that makes fairy tales interesting. But you're supposed to do something with that original explanation; something that loops back around and rewards readers for paying attention and carrying that detail with them.
This particular re-telling throws quite a lot of detail into the pot, but none of it bears any weight on the central "conflict" when all is said and done. It's a waste to read that stuff, and it's a waste to the story itself because it detracts.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
I thought this was supposed to be the snow queen's story but it's more of Gerda and Key story
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Gerda, a little girl, undertakes a delightful journey to find her friend Kay, a little boy. Kay has been taken by the Snow Queen, having been seduced by the Queen's blandishments and promises through nefarious means. When Gerda notices Kay is missing, she bravely decides to search for him.
Gerda meets many curious birds, animals and interesting people, who gift her with useful items and knowledge. The talking flowers are not exactly useful, but they certainly are charming!
The robber maiden made the best deal, though, in my opinion. She got the warm muff, which I suspect will hold up longer than the fickle Kay.
Gerda meets many curious birds, animals and interesting people, who gift her with useful items and knowledge. The talking flowers are not exactly useful, but they certainly are charming!
The robber maiden made the best deal, though, in my opinion. She got the warm muff, which I suspect will hold up longer than the fickle Kay.
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated