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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
I loved this book and its companion, "A Tale Dark and Grimm." Gidwitz uses just the right amount of dark humor and action to balance the story. I love that he focuses on the original versions of the fairy-tales, even if they are a bit macabre.
Another fun read in the Grimmly series. I wasn't as empathetic of the characters in this book as I was of Hansel and Gretel, but I still enjoyed Jack and Jill's numerous, gruesome adventures and the author's style of writing. Looking forward to reading the last book in the series.
I can tell just by his books, that if I met Adam Gidwitz, he'd be a very funny man. These books are SO funny, even if they are a little gruesome. When they say "In a Glass GRIMMLY," they really mean GRIMMLY. Not that you would need me to tell you, since there's a warning in the front. No, not a real, government requested warning, but a warning from the author. Speaking of whom, Adam Gidwitz takes you on a journey through the Grimm Brother's tales, to a crazy, really messed up world. What you thought were sweet, innocent fairy tales, become stories with gruesome, murderous people. And don't forget the talking frogs, man-eating lizards, and cannibals.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I just finished Adam Gidwitz’s second book based on the Grimm fairy tales (and others, including Hans Christian Anderson and Mother Goose). It is a retelling of the story of Jack and Jill, weaving a continuous story through several tales and fairy tales. As in the first book, A Tale Dark and Grimm, the stories are not for very young children or sensitive individuals, as there is violence, blood, and torture galore. The original source material from which the Brothers Grimm got their tales were not gentle stories, but stories meant to instruct and teach life lessons. Villains were often punished in gruesome ways and life isn’t usually fair. In the end the heroes usually win, but it is never easy nor pleasant. More of this book originates from Gidwitz’s imagination than the first book, but I enjoyed it just as much. Though written for younger readers it is well-written, with a good mix of horror and humor.