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sandro_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
This was a book club pick so I am aware that I am not the intended audience. While I love the concept of retelling Grimm fairytales as one continuous story of Hansel and Gretel, I found the narrator who keeps interrupting with repetitive jokes and warnings too distracting from the narrative - but can see how middle schoolers might appreciate him.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Child abuse, and Murder
amberfinnegan's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Torture, Eating disorder, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cannibalism
ashleyelizabeth's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
5.0
This is A Series of Unfortunate Events meets Grimm fairytales. It is EXCELLENTLY done!
I will say though, I don’t think a child younger than middle school age should read this.
I will say though, I don’t think a child younger than middle school age should read this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Violence, Torture, Murder, Death of parent, and Child death
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