A review by kikiandarrowsfishshelf
The Shadows that Rush Past: A Collection of Frightening Inuit Folktales by Larry MacDougall, Emily Fiegenschuh, Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

5.0

 

               This collection of darker Inuit tales is scary but not in the way that many people would consider scary.  The stories center more around monster, but personally I find the though of giant lice and mosquitoes absolute terrifying.  

               The tales are told in a way that captures traditional tale telling format, including the ending Pijariiqpunga.   The style is such that one can easily feel as if Qitsualik is present and telling the story. 

The illustrations are not done in the style of Inuit art, which is not surprising considering the artists are not Inuit.  However, the illustrations are lovely, though strangely at times reminded me of the Gnome children’s book. 

               There are four tales presented including “Mahaha” which is about a demon who tickles people to death.  The tales include asides about how some of the main characters react.  

               A nice and lovely collection.