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A review by joannaautumn
The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann
3.0
A rare case of This works better on screen; review to come.
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I was contemplating what to write about this short story but I decided to keep it short and say: the story is magical and very in tune with the Christmas spirit, it does look more appealing either with illustrations or on a movie screen (I have watched several adaptations of The Nutcracker, including cartoon ones when I was a kid, in fact, I think my first contact with the story was from some cartoon adaptation) or a ballet (I have never been to one, but I do wish to go one day).
As for the story itself, it was mediocre in my opinion and didn't stick with me: it was an enjoyable 30-40min read but it does not make me excited to reach for it ever again.
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I was contemplating what to write about this short story but I decided to keep it short and say: the story is magical and very in tune with the Christmas spirit, it does look more appealing either with illustrations or on a movie screen (I have watched several adaptations of The Nutcracker, including cartoon ones when I was a kid, in fact, I think my first contact with the story was from some cartoon adaptation) or a ballet (I have never been to one, but I do wish to go one day).
As for the story itself, it was mediocre in my opinion and didn't stick with me: it was an enjoyable 30-40min read but it does not make me excited to reach for it ever again.