A review by lucyblack
Faerie Tale by Raymond E. Feist

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Faerie Tale is about a successful, rich family that move to a country house bordering some woods. Unbeknownst to them they have moved in next to a faerie hill and the become pawns in cruel games between faeries and humans. The tone is similar to some Stephen King novels, the dialogue was sitcomish and the characters are a stereotypical. The writing is not as good as a King novel though and some of the faerie lore was slightly off. The main let down of this novel is its relentless pervy, horndog perspective and hetrosexuality. At every single stage the women were objectified and sometimes the men and children too. Even during family crises at the hospital, the doctor took time out to muse on how hot he thought the teenage daughter was. Yes, sex does have a part in faerie lore and in horror it can add to the suspense but this was way overdone and just pathetic and annoying.