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readingcrow's review against another edition
2.0
I don't really know what to think of this book. It's quite short and easy to read, but I didn't think it was quite remarkable. It is a story about a mother's love, yet something was missing.
hollsbookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
arewefalling's review against another edition
3.0
3 1/2 stars.
what a lovely read! picked this book up on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. I love a good myth retelling and this was no exception. Short and lighthearted but full of melancholy, this portrayal of grief is quite sublime
what a lovely read! picked this book up on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. I love a good myth retelling and this was no exception. Short and lighthearted but full of melancholy, this portrayal of grief is quite sublime
daramillz's review against another edition
3.0
This was very pretty and I liked the fairy-tale nature of it, but (to me) it lacked much substance.
annetjeberg's review against another edition
3.0
Quick re-telling, but I didn't like at as much as I hoped I would. Still enjoyed it though. Some great illustrations, others I didn't really care about.
xvicesx's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this, but I'm not entirely sure I understood it. While I could follow most of the adventure, the ending didn't quite make sense to me. Hmm. Might have to reread part of the end.
elliethecatlover's review against another edition
5.0
My goodness, this book was beautiful.
After a rash of 3-star books, what a joy to find this one.
A simple fairytale, just over 200 pages. The story is simple, the writing like poetry. The illustrations by Bonnie Helen Hawkins are soke of the most beautiful I have seen.
I loved this book.
My only complaint is that I wish it could have been longer.
After a rash of 3-star books, what a joy to find this one.
A simple fairytale, just over 200 pages. The story is simple, the writing like poetry. The illustrations by Bonnie Helen Hawkins are soke of the most beautiful I have seen.
I loved this book.
My only complaint is that I wish it could have been longer.
ivyloaf's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted a book that gave faerie vibes, and I got a book with faerie vibes. Turns out I don't really like books with faerie vibes. Still, for what this was and if you liked what this promised, I think you would definitely like this book.
phoebe_m's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0