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3.42 AVERAGE
3.42 AVERAGE
Being a fan of fairytales I loved this book. It was witty and original and oh so modern. My only complaint is that the vignettes were too short and left me wanting more. Overall a fun, quick little read that is sure to produce some giggles.
So, full disclosure, I received this as part of the goodreads giveaway program. I had actually forgotten that I entered giveaway, so it was confusing and delightful to receive the book in the mail.
I did enjoy this book. It was a very quick read. I finished it in roughly an hour. The stories are cute and the illustrations are well-done and appropriately placed. It felt very relatable to me, as I am a 20 something with a tumblr, still trying to find my way in the world.
The book was a little too short for me. I actually wish the author had written full stories for some of the characters. For some of the fairy tales, the snippets worked. For others, such as his Cinderella story, I wish that it had been a full short story, rahter than just glimpses into the ideas.
But overall, it was definitely enjoyable and funny!
I did enjoy this book. It was a very quick read. I finished it in roughly an hour. The stories are cute and the illustrations are well-done and appropriately placed. It felt very relatable to me, as I am a 20 something with a tumblr, still trying to find my way in the world.
The book was a little too short for me. I actually wish the author had written full stories for some of the characters. For some of the fairy tales, the snippets worked. For others, such as his Cinderella story, I wish that it had been a full short story, rahter than just glimpses into the ideas.
But overall, it was definitely enjoyable and funny!
I see that I read this in one day, and gave it three stars. Why can't i remember reading this at all?
Changing it to one star.
Changing it to one star.
5/5 Stars
This is a short humor book that consists of a collection of short “fairy tales.” Red Riding hood can’t seem to find a good man that doesn’t turn out to be a wolf. Belle’s relationship with the beast is quickly losing steam. Things didn’t work out so well for Cinderella. Alice is a college student that is never sure of what’s happening around her. Geared toward the young adult generation, these tales are sure to have you laughing out loud and nodding your head in agreement, relating to everything our favorite heroines are going through.
I cannot praise this book enough. My goodness, it was excellent. I’m so glad I own it so I can read it like two bazillion more times.
Manley’s writing is wonderful. It’s fun, concise, and to the point, which is how humor writing should be. Even though he only writes in small chunks of text, the stories Manley weaves are impeccable. I adored every word that he put down on the page.
What’s next to touch on? Character development, I guess. Like I said, Manley only writes in small blocks, but he is able to construct some strong, marvelously unique, and in depth characters that all have arcs throughout this short book. Because of how this story is told, I was flipping pages so quick to find out what happened next. Manley keeps the anticipation and tension high by alternating and telling a small portion of each character’s story and then moving on to another one. There’s a small pattern, but not one that can be trusted. These characters are simply magical and will have you begging for more.
So, I’ve touched on characters, and I’ve briefly talked about story, what’s next? I guess I’ll talk about the humor. Manley relies on the “new generation” in order to tell his jokes. Most of them focus around social media, gossip, and ideas that plague young adults. So, if this isn’t your style, maybe don’t pick up this book. However, I can assure you that this book is fantastically hilarious and had me laughing out loud on many more than a few occasions. The humor is topnotch. Two thumbs up!
Another thing that I need to talk about before wrapping up this review are the illustrations. These pictures are gorgeous. I love everything about them. They made for perfect companions to the stories being told. These are the types of drawings that are beautiful in simultaneously being simple and complex. They’re wonderful to the eye simply passing by, but they provide the goods in the details for those who want to stop and stare awhile.
The final thing I’m going to say is that I love how feminist and empowering this book was not only to woman, but honestly to anyone involved. There were some great things happening here, making this book a must-read for everyone.
This is a lovely book that focusses on happy endings that don’t always have to revolve around woman finding their prince charming. (Thank god.) Manley reminds us that there is more than one type of happy ending, many more, and he brings us to that conclusion through humor and wit. Whether it’s finally selling that piece of artwork you’ve been working on for ages, breaking away from your social media addiction, or rediscovering love, Manly lets us know that there’s happiness out there for anyone.
I highly, highly, highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone. It’s a fabulous read that will sure to have you chuckling all the way through, leaving you smiling and satisfied. But, beware, it will also leave you wanting so, so much more. I couldn’t get enough of these stories and characters!
Review originally published on my Wordpress blog Dreaming Through Literature.
This is a short humor book that consists of a collection of short “fairy tales.” Red Riding hood can’t seem to find a good man that doesn’t turn out to be a wolf. Belle’s relationship with the beast is quickly losing steam. Things didn’t work out so well for Cinderella. Alice is a college student that is never sure of what’s happening around her. Geared toward the young adult generation, these tales are sure to have you laughing out loud and nodding your head in agreement, relating to everything our favorite heroines are going through.
I cannot praise this book enough. My goodness, it was excellent. I’m so glad I own it so I can read it like two bazillion more times.
Manley’s writing is wonderful. It’s fun, concise, and to the point, which is how humor writing should be. Even though he only writes in small chunks of text, the stories Manley weaves are impeccable. I adored every word that he put down on the page.
What’s next to touch on? Character development, I guess. Like I said, Manley only writes in small blocks, but he is able to construct some strong, marvelously unique, and in depth characters that all have arcs throughout this short book. Because of how this story is told, I was flipping pages so quick to find out what happened next. Manley keeps the anticipation and tension high by alternating and telling a small portion of each character’s story and then moving on to another one. There’s a small pattern, but not one that can be trusted. These characters are simply magical and will have you begging for more.
So, I’ve touched on characters, and I’ve briefly talked about story, what’s next? I guess I’ll talk about the humor. Manley relies on the “new generation” in order to tell his jokes. Most of them focus around social media, gossip, and ideas that plague young adults. So, if this isn’t your style, maybe don’t pick up this book. However, I can assure you that this book is fantastically hilarious and had me laughing out loud on many more than a few occasions. The humor is topnotch. Two thumbs up!
Another thing that I need to talk about before wrapping up this review are the illustrations. These pictures are gorgeous. I love everything about them. They made for perfect companions to the stories being told. These are the types of drawings that are beautiful in simultaneously being simple and complex. They’re wonderful to the eye simply passing by, but they provide the goods in the details for those who want to stop and stare awhile.
The final thing I’m going to say is that I love how feminist and empowering this book was not only to woman, but honestly to anyone involved. There were some great things happening here, making this book a must-read for everyone.
This is a lovely book that focusses on happy endings that don’t always have to revolve around woman finding their prince charming. (Thank god.) Manley reminds us that there is more than one type of happy ending, many more, and he brings us to that conclusion through humor and wit. Whether it’s finally selling that piece of artwork you’ve been working on for ages, breaking away from your social media addiction, or rediscovering love, Manly lets us know that there’s happiness out there for anyone.
I highly, highly, highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone. It’s a fabulous read that will sure to have you chuckling all the way through, leaving you smiling and satisfied. But, beware, it will also leave you wanting so, so much more. I couldn’t get enough of these stories and characters!
Review originally published on my Wordpress blog Dreaming Through Literature.
It was a fun quick read but my expectations were so high that I couldn't give it more stars because I was a bit disappointed.
Reading the reviews for this I had high expectations, but was let down, I mean honestly if I was older I would've enjoyed it. But I wasn't really happy with it. I wish that I enjoyed it, but honestly I guess I shouldn't expect much from funnier stories. It just wasn't my type of book typically.
dark
funny
fast-paced
Not deep and well-written but an entertaining funny book. It's not for everyone but I enjoyed it. I also loved the drawings next to it!
I wanted to read this right away and post a review to say thank you to the Goodreads First Reads program. It was a quick read, as the book is comprised of illustrations and vignettes about fairy tale characters who now live in the technology-laden world of 2013. It is a book for adults, not children, and at times it was too crass for my taste. That being said, it is full of satirical humor, which made me laugh. The first entry for Alice (of Wonderland fame) was one of my favorites in the book:
"Alice drank her tea and scanned the news online. Even she had begun to believe that what she'd 'seen' down the rabbit hole was just a figment of her imagination. She'd since majored in neuroscience; the human brain was fascinating!"
(November 6, 2013)
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I am a Goodreads First Reads lucky winner and will receive a free copy of the book! Hurray! (October 28, 2013)
"Alice drank her tea and scanned the news online. Even she had begun to believe that what she'd 'seen' down the rabbit hole was just a figment of her imagination. She'd since majored in neuroscience; the human brain was fascinating!"
(November 6, 2013)
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I am a Goodreads First Reads lucky winner and will receive a free copy of the book! Hurray! (October 28, 2013)