This was a very easy read. I kind of expected more, thinking that the original version of the fairytales would be really interesting to read. I quickly realized that I don't even remember the details of the fairytales I heard growing up, so i couldn't really compare the originals to them. I wouldn't recommend this book, simply because I don't think the stories would appeal to an audience other than children. Overall, it didn't take me long to finish this, because I had time on my hands and the stories were very simple and easy.