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A review by lucyhicks
Love in Colour: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold by Bolu Babalola
4.0
This was a beautiful anthology!! I was so absorbed by all the characters and I was always wanting more which is probably a sign of a good short story.
My only (slight) criticism would be the language choice - occasionally it felt like a bit too much. The descriptions were absolutely beautiful and intricate, but I felt there wasn’t enough simplicity to offset them and make their impact even greater. It sometimes felt like too much of a good thing and could get in the way of the narrative.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this, especially for people who struggle to focus when they read - the stories are short but masterful so you can still lose yourself in them!
My only (slight) criticism would be the language choice - occasionally it felt like a bit too much. The descriptions were absolutely beautiful and intricate, but I felt there wasn’t enough simplicity to offset them and make their impact even greater. It sometimes felt like too much of a good thing and could get in the way of the narrative.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this, especially for people who struggle to focus when they read - the stories are short but masterful so you can still lose yourself in them!