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A review by amethystarchild
Hansel and Gretel by Neil Gaiman
4.0
Thank you NetGalley and Astra Publishing House for the advance digital copy of this storybook!
Neil Gaiman has written an engaging retelling of the Hansel and Gretel story, the mystery of dark woodlands paired with a country gripped in famine, creates a haunting setting for the story. There was a blend of magic and realism to the story that comes from Gaiman's simple style. Lorenzo Mattotti’s ink illustrations also create a great atmosphere of shadows and mystery that draw you into the tale. This is a good version of the story to share with your children if you'd like to avoid cutesy versions of fairytales.
Neil Gaiman has written an engaging retelling of the Hansel and Gretel story, the mystery of dark woodlands paired with a country gripped in famine, creates a haunting setting for the story. There was a blend of magic and realism to the story that comes from Gaiman's simple style. Lorenzo Mattotti’s ink illustrations also create a great atmosphere of shadows and mystery that draw you into the tale. This is a good version of the story to share with your children if you'd like to avoid cutesy versions of fairytales.