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bhall237's review against another edition
3.0
“You threaten us, fellow? Do your worst, Blow your pipe there till you burst!"
A general rule to follow is to pay someone for a service they provide for you that you are unable or unwilling to provide for yourself. Another general rule is that if you refuse to pay someone for their service, don’t ask them to do their worst, because they can and they more than likely will. This is a great cautionary tale that is a lot more disturbing and darker than any memory I have of it from when I was a child. I love the dread that comes through the page as the parents can do nothing but stand in place like a block of wood and watch as the children of the town follow the Pied Piper out of the town, and are never seen again. There’s the air of horror in this fairytale that makes the story stick with you after reading and I can remember an animation of the story that accompanies this feeling perfectly. The writing itself gets a tad taxing with the rhyming schemes and allusions, but overall a very quick and fun read that creeped me out more than I had expected. The amazing animations in this version of the story really add to the experience and the atmosphere of the whole story.
A general rule to follow is to pay someone for a service they provide for you that you are unable or unwilling to provide for yourself. Another general rule is that if you refuse to pay someone for their service, don’t ask them to do their worst, because they can and they more than likely will. This is a great cautionary tale that is a lot more disturbing and darker than any memory I have of it from when I was a child. I love the dread that comes through the page as the parents can do nothing but stand in place like a block of wood and watch as the children of the town follow the Pied Piper out of the town, and are never seen again. There’s the air of horror in this fairytale that makes the story stick with you after reading and I can remember an animation of the story that accompanies this feeling perfectly. The writing itself gets a tad taxing with the rhyming schemes and allusions, but overall a very quick and fun read that creeped me out more than I had expected. The amazing animations in this version of the story really add to the experience and the atmosphere of the whole story.
allmadhere106's review against another edition
4.0
This is a wonderful edition to this poem. I enjoyed the layout the most, as the poem is broken up/slowed down amongst the illustrations to add suspense and understanding of the text. Disconcerting and lovely.
For: folklore fans; readers wanting a version with Browning's original poem alongside illustrations.
Possible red flags: lies and going back on one's word; rats; animal death; kidnapping.
For: folklore fans; readers wanting a version with Browning's original poem alongside illustrations.
Possible red flags: lies and going back on one's word; rats; animal death; kidnapping.
emilyusuallyreading's review against another edition
4.0
I read this poem for my Children's Literature class. I'd heard parts of this story before as a child, but I never realized what happened at the end... that the Pied Piper's magic extends to more than rats. Fascinating story.
ejwilf98's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Read while I was in Transylvania! It was fun.
yooni's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
iwantsomesushe's review against another edition
3.0
I guess Netflix’s show “the society” is inspired by this tale
stories_by_sharanja's review against another edition
2.0
It was a bit more creepy that I thought it was going to be, in my opinion. That was what I liked best about the story. But I'm afraid the narrative was too simple and placid to garner any further interest from me.
poplartears's review against another edition
4.0
Blake, who usually groans at poetry, loved this poem. Even without illustrations.
scoobygirl93's review against another edition
5.0
The illustrations in this edition are amazing. It was also great to read the original poem. After having read it it seems to me that the piper may have been a fae/fairy.