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3.46 AVERAGE
3.46 AVERAGE
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lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“American Fairy Tales,” by L. Frank Baum is a quirky and creative collection of short stories written for children and it's a lot of fun to read.
The short stories in the book have a delightful weirdness to them that is entertaining for a person of any age.
The stories reminded me of “Fractured Fairytales,” from, "Rocky and Bullwinkle," and I even read some of the stories in the voice of the narrator from the cartoon. It got me so nostalgic that I looked a compilation of "Fractured Fairytales," from, "Rocky and Bullwinkle," up on Youtube and I sat and watched them for quite a while. There's definitely a similarity in style and in weirdness between this book and that cartoon.
"American Fairy Tales," was very entertaining and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for something charming to read.
I also read this book on my new Kindle and this is the very first book I have ever read on a Kindle all the way through.
Here's what I thought. First of all, I noticed several typos while reading, and I’m not sure if there would be as many mistakes in a printed book. I don't know why that would be the case since I would assume that the Kindle version of a book is just a digital version that has yet to be printed but I don't actually know that for a fact.
One thing for sure though is that I really like the Kindle feature where you can press on a word and its definition pops up. That is simply a brilliant feature, and makes it 100% more likely that I will look a word up.
The only complaint I have about the Kindle is that I don’t know where I am in the book. I know it tells me what percentage I’ve read, but that’s not the same as knowing where you are in a physical copy. I guess I don’t feel like I have my “sea legs,” if you will.
I’m not sure where I an within the book, and I feel like I'm just floating in the space of a story, tapping on endless type. This doesn’t bother me, per se, but I do think it is an experience that is different from reading a physical copy of a book. Neither good nor bad. Just different.
At any rate, whether you choose to read a physical copy of “American Fairy Tales,” or read it on you Kindle, I believe you will enjoy it.
The short stories in the book have a delightful weirdness to them that is entertaining for a person of any age.
The stories reminded me of “Fractured Fairytales,” from, "Rocky and Bullwinkle," and I even read some of the stories in the voice of the narrator from the cartoon. It got me so nostalgic that I looked a compilation of "Fractured Fairytales," from, "Rocky and Bullwinkle," up on Youtube and I sat and watched them for quite a while. There's definitely a similarity in style and in weirdness between this book and that cartoon.
"American Fairy Tales," was very entertaining and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for something charming to read.
I also read this book on my new Kindle and this is the very first book I have ever read on a Kindle all the way through.
Here's what I thought. First of all, I noticed several typos while reading, and I’m not sure if there would be as many mistakes in a printed book. I don't know why that would be the case since I would assume that the Kindle version of a book is just a digital version that has yet to be printed but I don't actually know that for a fact.
One thing for sure though is that I really like the Kindle feature where you can press on a word and its definition pops up. That is simply a brilliant feature, and makes it 100% more likely that I will look a word up.
The only complaint I have about the Kindle is that I don’t know where I am in the book. I know it tells me what percentage I’ve read, but that’s not the same as knowing where you are in a physical copy. I guess I don’t feel like I have my “sea legs,” if you will.
I’m not sure where I an within the book, and I feel like I'm just floating in the space of a story, tapping on endless type. This doesn’t bother me, per se, but I do think it is an experience that is different from reading a physical copy of a book. Neither good nor bad. Just different.
At any rate, whether you choose to read a physical copy of “American Fairy Tales,” or read it on you Kindle, I believe you will enjoy it.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It's a cute collection but some of the stories definitely deserve an "outdated cultural depictions" label and on the whole it's very much a product of the author's time (though that is to be expected).
This has been my least favorite book by Baum. It wasn't interesting or vivid.
I am LOVING this so far! My only issue, and I'm not sure if it should be an issue REALLY, is that there is a story about hippopotomi and African people that shows the bias of the time. If I was reading this book to a child, I would personally skip over this story. I am really enjoying the other stories, though, and highly recommend reading it free, courtesy of www.dailylit.com
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Written by L. Frank Baum (best known for his beloved 'Oz' series of Fantasies), American Fairy Tales take a humorous tongue-in-cheek tone with 13 fairy tales than gently satire either the American culture of 1901, fairy tales and moral stories, or our human nature.
Most ,but not all , have a moral clause at the end. Ultimately I found the book highly amusing, and in line with Baum's Oz related fantasies. People sensitive with politically correct issues won't enjoy some of the stereotypes of natives and chinamen ,but those who can look outside their own era will find an enjoyable romp.
Most ,but not all , have a moral clause at the end. Ultimately I found the book highly amusing, and in line with Baum's Oz related fantasies. People sensitive with politically correct issues won't enjoy some of the stereotypes of natives and chinamen ,but those who can look outside their own era will find an enjoyable romp.
It's midterms week for me, so I was looking for a light hearted read I can do in multiple sprints. This fit the bill and was free on my Kindle.
It's just a collection of cute fairytales, and I loved it. It was sweet, insightful, and a good study break or breaks, as it were.
It's just a collection of cute fairytales, and I loved it. It was sweet, insightful, and a good study break or breaks, as it were.