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navicula's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
After Kendra Tierney recommended this book, I was on the hunt to find it, and what a treasure it proved to be! The storytelling, the illustrations, the lesson, and happy ending, it's perfect. Well worth the hunt.
pagesofpins's review
3.0
On one hand, I'm not sure what a child would think of this fairy tale, but as an adult reader I'm struck by how the bearskinner escapes his own wretchedness.
littleelfman's review
5.0
A great telling of a story that says through perseverance and helping other people we can thwart the devil and find happiness. BEAUTIFULLY illustrated!
jessalynn_librarian's review
4.0
A lovely retelling, haunting illustrations - overall a fabulous addition to the "nice and creepy Grimm stories" shelf. I loved the use of shadows in the illustrations. It's a slight story, but packs a good punch for the spareness of the telling. Well worth taking a look at.
tangerineteeth's review
5.0
This is a REALLY GOOD BOOK. When I finished it, I had the sort of breathless feeling that only the very best books give me.
abomine's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Easily the best retelling of this story I've ever read. The gruesome details contrasting with the beautiful moments of kindness are a showcase of everything a good fairytale should be. I listened to this on audio, but I bet the illustrations in the physical edition make the reading experience even better.
toad_maiden's review
3.0
A dark fairy tale indeed, brought to life with appropriately gritty illustrations. This one isn't for the faint of heart, but it is beautiful.
taradz_phd's review
Elementary. Beautiful retelling of a classic tale. Creepy and strange, but in a good way :-)