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hackedbyawriter's review against another edition
4.0
Had to read a few stories for uni kinda ended up reading more than i should have, interesting stuff.
kate_mnt's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.0
breadandmushrooms's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
alphadesigner's review against another edition
4.0
Rating a classic is tough. On one hand, it should be viewed in its historical context. On the other, to be truly valuable to a modern reader, it should also relate to the present in some way. There’s a lot of value in the Tale of Tales—the sheer amount of allegories used for the motions of the Sun across the sky alone makes it a baroque masterpiece. But then, there are the usual bitter pills to swallow—romanticization of rape, and blatant, passionate racism. Pretty much like the Arabian Nights, total immersion is impossible. But there’s enough beauty in here worth salvaging.
dietsmarrissjohnson's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
stratski's review against another edition
4.0
Verzameling sprookjes in hetzelfde genre als de Decamerone, maar een stuk minder stichtelijk een daardoor ook veel entertainender. Minder hoofse liefde, meer onvervalste lust. En meer synoniemen voor het opkomen van de zon dan je ooit voor mogelijk had gehouden.
nerzola's review against another edition
4.0
Il più delle volte i travagli sono per l'uomo picconi e pale che gli spianano la strada a quella buona fortuna che lui non s'immaginava.
eyecoco's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely an entertaining read and I laughed at the crass language while I cringed at other moments. Obviously a product of its time but reading it here and now still makes you want to roll your eyes sometimes.
Still would recommend this book for anyone interested in fairytales and how they have evolved. The footnotes gave some interesting insights in the day and age of the time the stories take place.
Still would recommend this book for anyone interested in fairytales and how they have evolved. The footnotes gave some interesting insights in the day and age of the time the stories take place.