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cindytheskull's review against another edition
5.0
Best collection of stories so far.
I love the fact that the author(s) always finds a way to give a very human character to the stories of the non so human fables.
In this issue the main theme seems to be culture, both from the perspective of assimilation and inclusion and from the point of view of exploitation for profit.
Boy Blue gets the chance to show what he can really accomplish and we finally get to know the Adversary in person.
This series is pure genious and I am looking forward to read the next collection.
I love the fact that the author(s) always finds a way to give a very human character to the stories of the non so human fables.
In this issue the main theme seems to be culture, both from the perspective of assimilation and inclusion and from the point of view of exploitation for profit.
Boy Blue gets the chance to show what he can really accomplish and we finally get to know the Adversary in person.
This series is pure genious and I am looking forward to read the next collection.
pastel_princess's review
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
4.5
ayejaydee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
samrushingbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I really love reading this series. The characters and storylines are great. I don't know why I put this aside for so long, but I'll probably pick up Deluxe Edition Book Six pretty soon.
hotleifuice's review against another edition
5.0
I felt the the reveal of the adversary was anti climatic but really really well done and realistic?? I really really enjoyed this volume.
robotswithpersonality's review against another edition
A bit more classic fantasy epic than detective noir this volume, but still chock full of interpersonal drama, machinations and incredible art.
alexsandom's review against another edition
5.0
Love these, need to pick this series back up and finally finish it.
jnikolova's review against another edition
4.0
Also available on the WondrousBooks blog.
I feel like there was a bit of bad period for Fables around Vol. 2-3, but then it started picking up pace here and I’m really happy with the current progression. I see a development both in the characters that we already have as people, a narrative progression towards the Adversary, and an increase of fable characters, which I highly appreciate.
My favourite part of this deluxe edition, however, were the 1001 Nights of Snowfall. I thought that that was just fantastic, because I love backstories and they make characters feel more realistic to me. Most of all, I was interested by the stories of Flycatcher and Snow White. I seem to have either missed it, or it still hasn’t been explained, but I had no idea why Snow felt the way she did about the seven dwarfs. As I am aware that Disney Snow White and fable Snow White are very different characters, I wasn’t sure how these two stories would fit into the same world, or whether they would fit at all, but I expect something more grotesque to be revealed soon.
In all honesty, I am already reading the next volume, so I already know that the story is getting even more juicy, and I’m definitely hyped right now.
I feel like there was a bit of bad period for Fables around Vol. 2-3, but then it started picking up pace here and I’m really happy with the current progression. I see a development both in the characters that we already have as people, a narrative progression towards the Adversary, and an increase of fable characters, which I highly appreciate.
My favourite part of this deluxe edition, however, were the 1001 Nights of Snowfall. I thought that that was just fantastic, because I love backstories and they make characters feel more realistic to me. Most of all, I was interested by the stories of Flycatcher and Snow White. I seem to have either missed it, or it still hasn’t been explained, but I had no idea why Snow felt the way she did about the seven dwarfs. As I am aware that Disney Snow White and fable Snow White are very different characters, I wasn’t sure how these two stories would fit into the same world, or whether they would fit at all, but I expect something more grotesque to be revealed soon.
In all honesty, I am already reading the next volume, so I already know that the story is getting even more juicy, and I’m definitely hyped right now.
lidia7's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
l1brarygirl's review against another edition
4.0
We discover the adversary's identity! we also meet some more fables, like Sibad & Mowgli (small appearance by the snow queen). Jack's tale at the beginning was very entertaining as well