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kathytwitch's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Another satisfying adult fairy tale style story from Naomi Novik, I think I liked this one better than Uprooted.
This twist on Rumplestiltskin also has a Slavic slant, accented by a narrator with a Russian-type accent. Told in several voices, this story brings three young women together in a way that allows them to each triumph over their separate trials.
This twist on Rumplestiltskin also has a Slavic slant, accented by a narrator with a Russian-type accent. Told in several voices, this story brings three young women together in a way that allows them to each triumph over their separate trials.
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism, Child death, Sexual content, and Torture
minttangle's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.75
Oh, how I loved this book. It was the first book in a long time that I actually enjoyed reading. There are a lot of narrators, and while the lack of an indication of who was narrating each section did leave me confused for the first few sentences sometimes (particularly between Wanda and Stepon's sections), the frequent changes were enough to keep my brain engaged and feeling like it was consuming fresh new content, which meant I could read for longer stretches of time without getting bored or antsy. The only thing I've decided I didn't like about this book was the ending. It wrapped up so quickly, and I feel like it really could have been longer and more fleshed out. However, this is a complaint that has only developed now that I've had time to think about it, and when I first finished the book I was nothing but happy.
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Racism and Violence
Minor: Domestic abuse and Rape
The racism comes in the flavor of anti-Semitism, and while I wouldn't say it ever gets too detailed in its description, it is brought up in nearly every chapter, so proceed with caution.
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