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erinreadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
The plot of this story was entertaining and the performance by the audiobook narrator was phenomenal, but I never felt myself rooting for many of the characters.
Read if you like fairytale-like stories that are plot-driven.
Read if you like fairytale-like stories that are plot-driven.
imatlick's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
glampingwitch's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
seasideimprov's review against another edition
4.0
wayyyy too many povs but it worked out in the end, i guess
b00kh0arder's review against another edition
3.0
A beautifully written fairy tale, loosely based on Rumpelstiltskin. I must say that, between this and Uprooted, I much prefer the latter but I would still gladly recommend this to anyone who loves fairy tale retellings!
witch2003's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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
5.0
chaebe's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? Yes
5.0
carriedoodledoo's review against another edition
4.0
That ending! I gasped aloud, then laughed in sheer delight!
This was a fairytale for grownups, blending Grimm's tales and Rus folklore into a fantastically woven masterpiece. Not smut, not weak-plotted, with fully developed characters and strong storytelling. It is for adults, but it is not raunchy. It just has some themes I would not wish my children to have introduced without discussion. I have to reread Uprooted now. The twists and turns really do twist!!
I have really, REALLY enjoyed everything I have ever read by Naomi Novik, even though I have too much Christian conviction to let myself "go" in the Scholomance series. I hope someday I can write as well as she.
This was a fairytale for grownups, blending Grimm's tales and Rus folklore into a fantastically woven masterpiece. Not smut, not weak-plotted, with fully developed characters and strong storytelling. It is for adults, but it is not raunchy. It just has some themes I would not wish my children to have introduced without discussion. I have to reread Uprooted now. The twists and turns really do twist!!
I have really, REALLY enjoyed everything I have ever read by Naomi Novik, even though I have too much Christian conviction to let myself "go" in the Scholomance series. I hope someday I can write as well as she.
ejsullivan's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5