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A review by hadas
Grimm Tales for Young and Old by Philip Pullman
3.0
Well, overall it was an interesting read. I enjoyed reading the origin of tales I enjoyed as a child, and to see the inspiration behind the Disney versions. I also enjoyed some of the tales I did not know, but were weird or smart or imaginative in unique ways - like the creepy Juniper tree, the funny little tailor, and the super weird loyal Hans. I also view this as an anthropological experience - trying to understand which tales people told, how they viewed the world, and their morals.
However, there were too many tales and the tales were to similar for me to enjoy it throughout the whole book. I think I'll die if I hear about another maiden with skin white as snow and lips red as apples.
I recommend the book for anyone interested in the origin of these fairy tales. However, I would skip it (or read only some of it) if this topic is not your favorite.
However, there were too many tales and the tales were to similar for me to enjoy it throughout the whole book. I think I'll die if I hear about another maiden with skin white as snow and lips red as apples.
I recommend the book for anyone interested in the origin of these fairy tales. However, I would skip it (or read only some of it) if this topic is not your favorite.