A review by ssgcedits
Botanical Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland by Lisa Schneidau

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

It was very relaxing to read this lovely little book of fairytales. I dipped into it through the year and really got a feel of each honoured plant and changing landscape. I also really appreciate the research that has gone into pulling tales from different parts of Britain and Ireland and the diversity that was achieved. Some tales end well, others not so much. Some are eerie and a bit spooky, others silly and even inspiring. It was a perfect before-bed read. Ending the book in December actually felt a little festive. I would recommend it to anyone who loves both plants and a bit of magic as much as I do.
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