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jamiehatch4488's review against another edition
3.0
This was a collection of 8 short story versions of the classic Little Red Riding Hood. When I picked it up, I thought it was one story. The forward is hilarious, and I expected the rest of the book to be written in a similar style. While some parts were, most was a different style.
Anyway, I really enjoyed some versions. Didn't really enjoy others. I was a little disappointed that it wasnt all just one story.
Anyway, I really enjoyed some versions. Didn't really enjoy others. I was a little disappointed that it wasnt all just one story.
meganac's review against another edition
4.0
I so enjoyed this, especially the included hints at other stories. Imaginative and brilliant!
socorrobaptista's review against another edition
5.0
Uma maravilhosa reescritura de Chapeuzinho Vermelho, uns contos maravilhosos. Amei!!!!
crystal_reading's review against another edition
3.0
Loved the introduction! Vande Velde is hilarious.
pageb's review against another edition
3.0
Cute idea for a book, all spins on the Red Riding Hood story. However, I think bringing in other authors would have added more creativity and perspective. A quick read, but not the best I've ever read.
lorathelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Such a fun collection of retellings of Little Red Riding Hood! Vande Velde is hilarious and this becomes clear right off the bat in the author's note. I loved how some of the stories ended, they were unexpected and very witty. Great little book.
longliveswiftie_13's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Love the idea of this book, but I thought a bit more details could have gone into it. Otherwise, amazing read!
sandraagee's review against another edition
4.0
As many of my friends know, I'm a sucker for a good fairy tale. I'm especially fond of Little Red Riding Hood. Even with these biases aside, I have to say that this volume is spot-on. Author Vivian Vande Velde, already quite practiced in the ways of fractured fairy tales, has created eight new spins on this classic story. The book's introduction indicates that her goal is to better develop certain characters and answer a few questions about the original fairy tale. Each tale seems to take a theme or a character and pull it into focus - one story is centered around Red's mother, one around the wolf, and even one around the famous hood. Clever, funny and charming, this quick read will please those in the market for short, satisfying tales.
alifromkc1907's review against another edition
2.0
Gut Instinct Rating: 2
Characters: 2
Believability: 3
Uniqueness: 3
Writing Style: 2
Excitement Factor: 1
Story Line: 1
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Overall: 2.67
Characters: 2
Believability: 3
Uniqueness: 3
Writing Style: 2
Excitement Factor: 1
Story Line: 1
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Overall: 2.67