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A review by danbydame
Winter's Tales by Isak Dinesen
4.0
This was surprisingly satisfying. Considering it was written in the 40s, set mostly in the 19th century, and written in English by a Danish author, I found the stories pulled me in and the language sped me along.
These stories can best be described as fairy tales without the magical aspect. Really, Cinderella is a very interesting story without the fairy godmother, pumpkins and mice. And it turns out that Cinderella had better find a prince because a merely well-off upper middle class nouveau riche would not be able to keep her happy.
I definitely recommend to Sue T, Jessica (when she is looking for something more mainstream) and maybe Emma.
These stories can best be described as fairy tales without the magical aspect. Really, Cinderella is a very interesting story without the fairy godmother, pumpkins and mice. And it turns out that Cinderella had better find a prince because a merely well-off upper middle class nouveau riche would not be able to keep her happy.
I definitely recommend to Sue T, Jessica (when she is looking for something more mainstream) and maybe Emma.