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My Name is Rapunzel
by K.C. Hilton, K.C. Hilton
At the moment I'm totally into fairytale retellings. I just can't get enough of them, of the promise of a happily ever after, of princesses taking control, of fairytales doing what they do best: Teach us that everything is possible, that we can make our own choices and that a happily ever after is always within reach.
So, when I found this book, I just had to buy it. I didn't read that many Rapunzel retellings, as it's a hard tale to keep interesting, but this book has a nice take on the story. I have to admit that action wise not that much is happening, but I think it's a wonderful description of a girl being locked up, sheltered, away from the world and those she loves.
At times the English used feels a little childish, even for an 18-year old character, but that also made that it was a very nice and easy read. The lay out could be a little confusing at times and I'm not that fond of pages of handwriting, because it really doesn't read that easily, but that didn't ruin the magic and it for sure didn't mean I enjoyed the story any less.
In a way the story stays close to the Rapunzel we know, incorporating the well known elements of her tale. But it also adds its own elements and twists. Some of them unpredictable, some of them very predictable. But if I wanted something totally unexpected, I wouldn't pick up a fairytale retelling, so I personally didn't mind the predictability at times.
The character of Rapunzel was also nicely done. She had a certain passion and fire, although she was also reserved and slightly naive. She was stubborn and strong headed, but not that intelligent, which is totally okay if the character is just meant and portrayed that way. She had something endearing, something cute, something you wanted to protect and root for.
It was not the most challenging or emotional read I read lately, but it was exactly what I needed today.
So, when I found this book, I just had to buy it. I didn't read that many Rapunzel retellings, as it's a hard tale to keep interesting, but this book has a nice take on the story. I have to admit that action wise not that much is happening, but I think it's a wonderful description of a girl being locked up, sheltered, away from the world and those she loves.
At times the English used feels a little childish, even for an 18-year old character, but that also made that it was a very nice and easy read. The lay out could be a little confusing at times and I'm not that fond of pages of handwriting, because it really doesn't read that easily, but that didn't ruin the magic and it for sure didn't mean I enjoyed the story any less.
In a way the story stays close to the Rapunzel we know, incorporating the well known elements of her tale. But it also adds its own elements and twists. Some of them unpredictable, some of them very predictable. But if I wanted something totally unexpected, I wouldn't pick up a fairytale retelling, so I personally didn't mind the predictability at times.
The character of Rapunzel was also nicely done. She had a certain passion and fire, although she was also reserved and slightly naive. She was stubborn and strong headed, but not that intelligent, which is totally okay if the character is just meant and portrayed that way. She had something endearing, something cute, something you wanted to protect and root for.
It was not the most challenging or emotional read I read lately, but it was exactly what I needed today.