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katzreads's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed reading this retelling of Hansel and Gretel. The artwork was striking and stark. I most enjoyed the notes by the author and artist! This was a Christmas gift that I will pass along to Lynda.
rafacolog's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Cannibalism, and Death
hmbb99's review against another edition
3.0
Hansel and Gretel by Neil Gaiman and Lorenzo Mattotti is a darker illustrated version of the classic fairy tale. The basic plot of the story did not change much from the original Grim tale. Unfortunately I couldn't enjoy the illustrations because they didn't format properly in my Kindle app and they were incredibly dark. I would be interested in viewing them in the actual graphic novel.
I did enjoy the story in all its grimness. It was a short quick read brought to life by Gaiman. Thank you to Netgalley and TOON books for the advanced copy. The opinions are my own.
I did enjoy the story in all its grimness. It was a short quick read brought to life by Gaiman. Thank you to Netgalley and TOON books for the advanced copy. The opinions are my own.
scarletohhara's review against another edition
3.0
Good narration. I wasn't moved by the drawings, but it a good read.
susani_'s review against another edition
4.0
Yep, still as good as I remembered!
The illustration were superb!
The illustration were superb!
hamckeon's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed it, but it did not seem very different from the original to me.
blairconrad's review against another edition
2.0
A fairly straightforward retelling with just a pinch of humour. I did enjoy how Gaiman didn't cop out and make the mean lady a stepmother.
The illustrations would be the only thing to set it apart from the masses, I think. Unfortunately, I didn't get anything out of them.
The illustrations would be the only thing to set it apart from the masses, I think. Unfortunately, I didn't get anything out of them.
ketchikrista's review against another edition
4.0
I am a fan of Neil Gaiman and knew I had to check this out. The story is very traditional. It does not veer too far from the original. The art work though is wonderful. It is dark and well placed in the telling of the story.
belle_fiction's review against another edition
4.0
This was a nice easy sunny day read, although I am somewhat confused at it being labelled as a "retelling" which it really isn't.
Gaiman hasn't put a fantastical spin on this classic Grimm's fairytale and basically recounts the original story.
That being said however, the artwork is pretty chilling and definitely atmospheric.
I'm awarding it 4 stars not because this is a new version of Hansel and Gretel but because I love the original fairytale so much.
Gaiman hasn't put a fantastical spin on this classic Grimm's fairytale and basically recounts the original story.
That being said however, the artwork is pretty chilling and definitely atmospheric.
I'm awarding it 4 stars not because this is a new version of Hansel and Gretel but because I love the original fairytale so much.