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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
I'm a huge fan of mixed-up fairy tales and loved the FABLEHAVEN series by Brandon Mull, so IN A GLASS GRIMMLY was a read right up my alley.
Told through a funny and blunt narrator, the reader will explore the "true" versions of the popular fairy tales (Frog Prince, Jak and the Beanstalk, etc) with main characters Jack and Jill. Yes, THAT Jack and Jill.
Fun, breezy, and a bot scary at times- this is a book for readers and non-readers alike.
Told through a funny and blunt narrator, the reader will explore the "true" versions of the popular fairy tales (Frog Prince, Jak and the Beanstalk, etc) with main characters Jack and Jill. Yes, THAT Jack and Jill.
Fun, breezy, and a bot scary at times- this is a book for readers and non-readers alike.
At times I liked it better than A Tale Dark and Grimm - there was a lot more gore and the wit was sharper. Also, who knew that Laura Amy Schlitz was Gidwitz's elementary school librarian? No wonder he knows how to tell such a good story.
Another wonderful adventure. This one strays a bit from just the brothers Grimm, but stayed pretty classic. Wonderful narration. Great for kids and adults alike.
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
My favorite of the three from Adam Gidwitz
The author takes the fairy tales we all know, takes them apart, and puts them back together into one coherent story. There is a tinge of darkness to this book, and is defintely not the Disney version. Our heroes go through numerous grueling and scary trials in search of a magic glass that is supposed to provide great power. In the process they learn about getting "con-fused" and what really matters. There are some grisly bits, and the "narrator" of the story pops in periodically to warn the reader about something ghastly that is coming up (in the vein of the Lemony Snicket "Series of Unfortunate Events" books). If you enjoyed Lemony Snicket's books, you will probably also enjoy this one.
I personally found the first edition to be better than this one, but I, nevertheless, enjoyed this. I decided to really read it during the power outage that happened recently with hurricane Irma. In a lot of ways, I didn't really connect with anything in particular, but I do enjoy reading story tale retellings. There's something nice about seeing how people do their own spin on the subjects that they present.
Oh, and I adore the little inserts he does to break the fourth wall in the novels. I always thought it to be playful and witty rather than annoying or something that breaks the atmosphere of the novel. It's consistent, but I'm just not that fond of the adventures themselves. The only part that I really liked was with the mermaid. Now, that I felt a sting to my heart. I think it's because it's relevant in my life right now - that sense of someone telling you nice things only to bestow harm onto you later. I felt so warm inside with a candle lit in the corner of my room as I kept reading "beautiful girl" over and over from the mermaid. Then I just felt slightly unsettled when the mermaid doesn't have its own twist, and it's still as cruel as the fisherman proposed the situation to be.
Ah, well, this book wasn't a waste of time, and god, finally I get to say I finished a goddamn book for once after so many months!
Oh, and I adore the little inserts he does to break the fourth wall in the novels. I always thought it to be playful and witty rather than annoying or something that breaks the atmosphere of the novel. It's consistent, but I'm just not that fond of the adventures themselves. The only part that I really liked was with the mermaid. Now, that I felt a sting to my heart. I think it's because it's relevant in my life right now - that sense of someone telling you nice things only to bestow harm onto you later. I felt so warm inside with a candle lit in the corner of my room as I kept reading "beautiful girl" over and over from the mermaid. Then I just felt slightly unsettled when the mermaid doesn't have its own twist, and it's still as cruel as the fisherman proposed the situation to be.
Ah, well, this book wasn't a waste of time, and god, finally I get to say I finished a goddamn book for once after so many months!
We all know the story of Jack and Jill. Or do we? Because Jack has any number of adventures, involving magic beans and candlesticks and rolling down hills with his cousin Jill. But their adventures also include goblins and a three-legged talking frog.
In other words, it's another mashup of fairy tales and nursery rhymes, and it's every bit as fun as the first one.
In other words, it's another mashup of fairy tales and nursery rhymes, and it's every bit as fun as the first one.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A