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A review by xyzeereads
The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
Imagine all the fairy tales of your childhood, and imagine them further, albeit connoted in a more sexualised and radicalised manner. Would you enjoy them more?
During, while, and after reading Angela Carter's THE BLOODY CHAMBER & OTHER STORIES, my personal answer is a resounding YES.
If you grew up reading, and "learning from" the morals of classic fairy tales by Grimm, you'll recognise familiar elements in all the stories here, albeit brandished with extra fervour; Carter's special recipe, so to speak.
However, prosey language may be a hindrance for some; if you like it simple, skip this.
During, while, and after reading Angela Carter's THE BLOODY CHAMBER & OTHER STORIES, my personal answer is a resounding YES.
If you grew up reading, and "learning from" the morals of classic fairy tales by Grimm, you'll recognise familiar elements in all the stories here, albeit brandished with extra fervour; Carter's special recipe, so to speak.
However, prosey language may be a hindrance for some; if you like it simple, skip this.