A review by hannah_figgins
Western Isles Folk Tales by Ian Stephen

adventurous dark informative mysterious reflective

5.0

Thoroughly enjoyable collection of tales. The stories range from the dark, eerie, and tragic to the witty, humorous, and just downright funny. I enjoyed the writing style as well; the oral storytelling influence comes through strongly and the stories feel more like part of a face-to-face conversation than printed words on a page. Perfect for reading on cold winter nights next to the fire with a cup of hot tea or toddy-- though for me it'll be equally welcome in any place at any time of year. I definitely want to tell some of the stories myself, as the author encourages the reader to do.