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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
I came for the gore and the dark take on the world and stayed for the blunt storytelling, honest endings, and wide range of tales I wish were in our classic storybooks.
Before you jump into the stories, READ THE INTRODUCTIONS. They provide crucial context and, for me, a deeper appreciation for the collection as a whole.
All the way through, it was a joy to read. The stories are brisk, surprising and often startled a laugh out of me. Even the unfinished ones are a fun read, and I really appreciate how Jack Zipes was able to maintain the limericks and rhymes from the German version.
You won't be disappointed with these. At all. Seriously, go pick up a copy now.
Before you jump into the stories, READ THE INTRODUCTIONS. They provide crucial context and, for me, a deeper appreciation for the collection as a whole.
All the way through, it was a joy to read. The stories are brisk, surprising and often startled a laugh out of me. Even the unfinished ones are a fun read, and I really appreciate how Jack Zipes was able to maintain the limericks and rhymes from the German version.
You won't be disappointed with these. At all. Seriously, go pick up a copy now.
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
informative
reflective
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
fast-paced
adventurous
informative
relaxing
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
The stories are not very interesting. In general there is very little story and drama in the tales. More of a recounting of things that doesn't really make sense. The bar for entertainment was much different then.
*technically* I didn't read all of this one... but I read several of the fairy tales and will definitely continue to come back and read them as I read fairy tale retellings and mash-ups! This is such a beautiful edition of a thorough and amazing collection!!
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A