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A review by indieandajean
The Little Red Wolf by Amélie Fléchais
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Little Red Wolf is a gorgeously illustrated retelling of Little Red Riding Hood where the wolf is the curious child sent to grandmother's house and the villains are the human hunters who fear the wolves.
l liked the unique spin on the classic fairytale, but the real show stopper are the gorgeous illustrations. The style is a darkly beautiful and visually complex combination of folk art and nature motifs. I want prints from this book as wall art.
Story wise the tale is simple and familiar, but the changes made make it an interesting read. The author's additional story about the woman of the forest that intertwined with the well known little red riding hood narrative was an unexpected but welcome surprise.
Ultimately I enjoyed this take on a classic and was surprised by the creative way it emphasized that you can't judge someone on their appearance.
l liked the unique spin on the classic fairytale, but the real show stopper are the gorgeous illustrations. The style is a darkly beautiful and visually complex combination of folk art and nature motifs. I want prints from this book as wall art.
Story wise the tale is simple and familiar, but the changes made make it an interesting read. The author's additional story about the woman of the forest that intertwined with the well known little red riding hood narrative was an unexpected but welcome surprise.
Ultimately I enjoyed this take on a classic and was surprised by the creative way it emphasized that you can't judge someone on their appearance.
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood, Confinement, Violence, Murder, Animal death, Death, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Gun violence, Animal cruelty, and Grief