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books4jennb's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to like this book but found it dragging on and lacking in plot. The writing was clean and the characters like able but that just wasn't enough
luisasm's review against another edition
4.0
Very funny, and entertaining. Lots of fairytales combined and mixed in, along with good characters.
mthorley23's review against another edition
2.0
Another reviewer described this book as slightly manic and I would have to agree with that assessment of the pacing. Once it gets going they are facing death over and over and over with no breathing room, lots of terror and tears and it is a bit exhausting. The plot conflicts are aided by the main character's sharp perception or unbelievable obtuseness. The difficulties and plot progressions were too easy and too hard to overcome at the same time and it just didn't work for me. And then after this breakneck pace of terror and misery and woe the main character realizes that she loves that kind of life and is meant for it. Again, unbelievable because there is no indication that she feels anything positive during this. No swelling of courage or hope of triumph or pleasure in her own strength or realization that others are helping her and she can do this. It's all death and doom and despair. I didn't enjoy The Series of Unfortunate Events books for many of the same reasons. I will acknowledge that it was an interesting twist on some familiar fairy tales.
dentripdz's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
turrean's review against another edition
3.0
I found the plot extremely hurried, and the characters rather flat. I like my fairy tales to come with a side-helping of redemption.
jnharris10's review against another edition
5.0
LOVED this book and I absolutely cannot wait to see the movie when it comes out in December :)
lara_bookella's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.5
Sono rimasta assolutamente delusa da questo libro. Sono stata illusa dalla riga conclusiva del risvolto di copertina: “una storia per chi non ha smesso di credere alle favole”, ma è una riga ben menzognera.
Forse è un libro vecchio, nato in un momento in cui i crossover tra le favole non erano ancora diventati di moda, ma oggi far incontrare qualche favola non basta più per tenere viva la curiosità del lettore.
L’unica cosa vagamente carina e interessante è appunto il tentativo di intrecciare diverse storie, ma sono poche, banali e legate malamente; ma allo stesso tempo non mi è piaciuto nemmeno che in questi pochi cenni le favole classiche venissero spesso ribaltate e modificate, tanto da non essere più quelle che uno si immagina. Insomma, non ci ho trovato nè una storia fatta di fiabe classiche nè una buona storia originale.
Forse è un libro vecchio, nato in un momento in cui i crossover tra le favole non erano ancora diventati di moda, ma oggi far incontrare qualche favola non basta più per tenere viva la curiosità del lettore.
L’unica cosa vagamente carina e interessante è appunto il tentativo di intrecciare diverse storie, ma sono poche, banali e legate malamente; ma allo stesso tempo non mi è piaciuto nemmeno che in questi pochi cenni le favole classiche venissero spesso ribaltate e modificate, tanto da non essere più quelle che uno si immagina. Insomma, non ci ho trovato nè una storia fatta di fiabe classiche nè una buona storia originale.
dandelionsteph's review against another edition
4.0
It didn't conclude the story at the expected spot, but it might have been trying to make a point: in an attempt to make the book "realistic," the author may have admitted the improbability of tidy endings.
Other than the slight pacing bump there, it's a good book.
Other than the slight pacing bump there, it's a good book.
flyingsails's review against another edition
3.0
Cute! It seemed a little bit over-long at times, like it could have easily had the same storyline and be a picture book.
bhipdi's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book! It was basically a modern twist to fairytales. I feel this book is mostly for relaxation. Great if you feel like laughing.