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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
I wasn't sure if I would like this one since it's composed of four short stories. I enjoyed each of them and even though I would have liked to read a full story with more information about the characters, I found that the short story format was just right. It was perfect to be able to read one story at a time, while doing other things in between and not feeling as though all I wanted to do was get back to my book.
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
These four stories are well written, sweet and romantic but not exceptional. The set is missing a truly dark story and a humerous tale. (I'm thinking of the superior Tales of Beedle the Bard.)
The stories contain beautiful language and phrases but no surprises. They are enjoyable and kept my attention. Recommended for lovers of fairy tales who expect Happily Ever After.
The stories contain beautiful language and phrases but no surprises. They are enjoyable and kept my attention. Recommended for lovers of fairy tales who expect Happily Ever After.
Read as part of the great library read-along. I was hesitant on this one as it was rated for younger children, but I shouldn't have been, this book of fairy tales was incredible! Each story was enjoyable and I will be adding it to my collection for my future children. I loved the rewrites of the already known tales, and the titular story was incredibly well written.
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I really enjoyed this book. Er, maybe books. It was fun to have a book with short stories. I read about one every single night. They were fun and sweet short reads. I would definitely recommend this book to those who want some good old fashioned fairy tales.
This is a Robin McKinley compilation of several short fairy tales. I found it to be mostly uninspiring, like almost all short stories, but enjoyable and charming for what it is. There are four stories, some much longer than others, and our theme for the day is princesses. There are two original tales, as well as two retellings: the princess and the frog (my favorite, and the shortest) and the twelve dancing princesses.
Overall, I remain puzzled by the fact that I ADORE McKinley's Damar-world books, but have been somewhat less than impressed by everything else I've read from her.
Overall, I remain puzzled by the fact that I ADORE McKinley's Damar-world books, but have been somewhat less than impressed by everything else I've read from her.
One of my favourite things about Robin McKinley's writing is its ability to transport me. I read this largely while commuting on the subway, and each time I opened it I felt like I had stepped off the crowded train and into another world.
These fairy tale adaptations stick quite close to the original stories as I knew them, but still bear McKinley's stamp, and are beautiful to read.
These fairy tale adaptations stick quite close to the original stories as I knew them, but still bear McKinley's stamp, and are beautiful to read.
A nice collection of short stories--fairy tale retellings and I think originals as well. All a little abrupt and lacking in dialogue to round out the characters, but then that's always been McKinley's style.