martineznico26 's review for:

Selected Grimm's Fairy Tales by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

4.0

adventurous dark emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: N/A

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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A good book if you want to remember the fairy tales written by the Grimm brothers. But, of course, we can’t ignore the elephant in the room - the toxic masculinity and patriarchy that permeate their stories. Remember, these tales were written way back in the early 19th century, so let’s take them as a reflection of the societal norms of that era. They were meant to teach children good behavior and instill values of respect and kindness.