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How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black
18 reviews
kynthebookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I also loved seeing the tidbits of them in the mortal world and the amazing little dynamic the characters all share as a family now.
I would have liked to see a bit more about Cardan and his interactions with the court and his siblings when he was younger but I do understand they more than likely weren't included for the sake of telling the overarching story across all the shorts in this book.
Overall a great read if you enjoy the original trilogy and very quick I finished it in 4 hours.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Blood, Bullying, and Confinement
watsontheslytherin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Bullying
andra_mihaela_s's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
These collection of "stories" are well thought off and in perfect sync with the rest of "The Folk of the Air" series!
It gives us some answers to why our "Cruel Prince" behaved as he did, without actually trying to absolve him of the things he did and said! Well done!
Without spoiling the stories, I want to say the following: we have a coursive narrative, we receive answers as to why some things/ behavior was part of Cardan's character, and more than that, we get to see his mind evolving over time and how he interprets life and himself in different stages of it!
I'm happy with the way in which fairytales were incorporated and the different ways in which they evolve..from one interpreter to another, from one conclusion to another and from one purpose to another! Really liked this clever use of ever-changing story!
I really enjoyed this short book and I'm hopefull we'll someday get one on Madoc...
I don't think it is a shock to say that we have Jude make an appearance...but, thankfully, Cardan seemed to be his own person..without the tragic truth of many heroes/ love interests - with only one character trait...to be our MC's lover...>..>
In the end, I can only say that, for me, it was cathartic to see this side of the tale, to be in Cardan's shoes for a minute and explore his view on things!
Gladly recommend to anyone who enjoyed the original series!
Enjoy
Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Abandonment, Violence, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Slavery, and Racial slurs
karapillar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Murder, Alcohol, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Bullying, Infidelity, and Toxic friendship
lady_moon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Drug use, Child abuse, Abandonment, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Cursing
sunflowersarepretty's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Slavery
karambit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Child abuse, and Infidelity
Moderate: Bullying, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Slavery, Toxic friendship, and Murder
erovelo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Violence, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Death, Cursing, Child abuse, Bullying, and Addiction