Scan barcode
pizzamyheart's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful collection of tales from Europe, the middle east, and Asia. These aren't the traditional "disney" fairy tales that have become so popular. Yes, many have happy endings, but these are traditional fairy tales that contain a point. Help the needy, don't betray your family, have patience, etc. Almost all the stories contain a note of origin, which enhanced their authenticity.
myzanm's review against another edition
3.0
As always... I love fairy tales.
In this collection there were quite a bit that weren't familiar to me. Some of those were confusing to say the least.
In this collection there were quite a bit that weren't familiar to me. Some of those were confusing to say the least.
iceangel9's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The 11th book in the classic collection of fairy tales edited by Lange. A must read for lovers of fairy tales of all ages.
twigeater's review
more of a book to refer to sometimes than sit and read all the way through
paperbackstash's review against another edition
3.0
As before with the Blue Book, many of these were long in length. I didn't recognize most of these, but my favorite new one is probably The Billy Goat and the King just because the characters amused me - the king with his giggles and the wife with her suspicious glares.
Want a perfect life and happiness? Apparently that's achievable only by falling in love with a beautiful prince or princess - the moral of most of these stories.
I may enjoy some of these more in print format since I listed to audio, and let's admit that audio and I are a bit out of sync.
Want a perfect life and happiness? Apparently that's achievable only by falling in love with a beautiful prince or princess - the moral of most of these stories.
I may enjoy some of these more in print format since I listed to audio, and let's admit that audio and I are a bit out of sync.
jennoux's review against another edition
2.0
I'm almost done with these and I honestly can't wait cause it's getting very repetitive.
amelia_bandy's review against another edition
4.0
a really interesting alternative to the typical fairy tale book, definitely worth a read if you’re looking for something light and different
sonshinelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Some very interesting fairy tales. Only one more fairy book and I'll have read the set!