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Superstitions: A Handbook of Folklore, Myths, and Legends from around the World by D.R. McElroy
whateveryoneelseisreading's review
4.0
I received an ARC of this book thanks to NetGalley and publisher Wellfleet Press in exchange for an honest review.
This is a beautifully presented and interesting collection of superstitions, mythology and other folklore from around the world. I love the effort that has been put into making this book attractive and I can only imagine it is better in a non-digital format. The information is presented geographically and then alphabetically which works really well. I had some issues with the tone and wording of some parts (for example, describing Africa as a mystical place is a little ill-informed in this day and age) but a lot of that is the usual tone of more spiritual books like this so I was willing to let that slide. Definitely a brilliant book to just pick up and flick through,
This is a beautifully presented and interesting collection of superstitions, mythology and other folklore from around the world. I love the effort that has been put into making this book attractive and I can only imagine it is better in a non-digital format. The information is presented geographically and then alphabetically which works really well. I had some issues with the tone and wording of some parts (for example, describing Africa as a mystical place is a little ill-informed in this day and age) but a lot of that is the usual tone of more spiritual books like this so I was willing to let that slide. Definitely a brilliant book to just pick up and flick through,
annarella's review
5.0
A brilliant collection of facts and information covering all the world.
I liked to discover new things and I think this book is highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
I liked to discover new things and I think this book is highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
wonderseeker's review
5.0
Superstitions: A Handbook of Folklore, Myths, and Legends from around the World​ is the perfect title for this book as it is a comprehensive reference about all three. I think I might have enjoyed the information about the differences between folklore, myths, and legends the best. I loved the whole book! I found it fascinating and entertaining. If you have an interest in superstitions, I cannot recommend this book enough!
electraa's review
4.0
One could say that I a biased because I am always curious reading about this topic but I loved this book regardless!!!
Apart from the variety and diversity of folklore tales and superstitions, the design is impeccably done and I just wanted more of everything!
I would definitely recommend this one and I hope to read more of it by author D.R. McElroy!
Apart from the variety and diversity of folklore tales and superstitions, the design is impeccably done and I just wanted more of everything!
I would definitely recommend this one and I hope to read more of it by author D.R. McElroy!
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