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mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
3.0
Well done retelling of a folktale in a non-typical (non European way). But it was not a tale I was particularly familiar with. And the art though good, was not of a style that I particularly appreciate. And though the text was good, it was way too wordy for a picture book.
munchin's review against another edition
4.0
Firstly, the illustrations in this book are just breathtaking. They are beautifully drawn. Even the font is perfectly chosen. This story of witchcraft, love, friendship and revenge is touching in parts but also very unsettling in parts. But its message of the importance of loyalty among friends is a great one and well shown. I probably would avoid letting very young children anywhere near this book, though. It is pretty dark and disturbing even for me.
calistareads's review against another edition
4.0
A marvelous story awaits inside these pages. It is a fairy-tale from the island of Martinique. It is about the friendship of 2 lads who grow up like brothers and they are two different races. We have all the components for a good fairytale. A test of your heart, pursuing love and an evil uncle trying to wreak everything.
There are 3 zombie woman casting spells against the new couple and it is the friend who saves them along the way. He keeps them from dying. The end is quite a good story. I think it could make for a nice cartoon short. It is a most wonderful story. I do love the artwork and the swirls the brush strokes make with color. It’s a beautiful story. Like all good fairytales it all turns out ok, but how it gets there is most wonderful. It reminds me a little bit of Frozen that way.
The niece loved this story. She thought it was very romantic, so much so she gave it 5 stars. Even she was surprised by the ending and she figures things out most of the time. The nephew enjoyed the story too. He kept saying he would have told the couple what was happening and I told him he would have been turned to stone. He would say, ‘oh’. He gets so excited and focused, he has a hard time not just doing something. Still, he liked the story and he was glad the friend was so smart. He gave this 4 stars.
There are 3 zombie woman casting spells against the new couple and it is the friend who saves them along the way. He keeps them from dying. The end is quite a good story. I think it could make for a nice cartoon short. It is a most wonderful story. I do love the artwork and the swirls the brush strokes make with color. It’s a beautiful story. Like all good fairytales it all turns out ok, but how it gets there is most wonderful. It reminds me a little bit of Frozen that way.
The niece loved this story. She thought it was very romantic, so much so she gave it 5 stars. Even she was surprised by the ending and she figures things out most of the time. The nephew enjoyed the story too. He kept saying he would have told the couple what was happening and I told him he would have been turned to stone. He would say, ‘oh’. He gets so excited and focused, he has a hard time not just doing something. Still, he liked the story and he was glad the friend was so smart. He gave this 4 stars.
beecheralyson's review against another edition
5.0
Caldecott Honor 1996 - Masterfully done both text and illustrations
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