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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
This was a well put together group of Fairy tales retold in an understandable manner. I did just expect a bit more from it - a new spin or something. So an easy enjoyable read but needs something to eleveate its rating
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The best parts of this book are Philip Pullman's introduction and individual tale commentary. I wish he would have put more of his own flavor into each story because it was quite clearly improved when he did.
I read this book incredibly slowly because each story is basically the same and it was hard to get through more than a few at a time due to boredom. Fifty stories is forty too many and incredibly tedious.
I read this book incredibly slowly because each story is basically the same and it was hard to get through more than a few at a time due to boredom. Fifty stories is forty too many and incredibly tedious.
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Very good. My favourite thing about this book was the commentary about each tale which I found really interesting. It was easy to read and I have to say some of the lesser known fairy tales (that I'd never heard before) were absolutely beautiful!
A very nice book to dip in and out if when I didn’t have the energy for novels, especially during the exam period. I enjoyed Pullman’s authorial voice throughout the tales and appreciated the explanations of the tales (and tale types) at the end of each story
A lovely collection of folk tales from Grimm Brothers. Although I already knew some of them, it was great to read some new as well.
Loved re-reading these old classic fairy tales. Here they are told sharply and clearly which is one thing I really appreciates.
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
A lovely collection of Grimm fairy tales in their original and murdery glory. Not a huge amount to say about this book except that I enjoyed revisiting familiar tales and reading some new ones! An excellent collection.