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space_bandit's review
adventurous
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? Yes
2.5
inwit's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
ceraphimfalls's review
adventurous
dark
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I'm not super familiar with European folktales, beyond those told by Disney. So this was frankly all new to me. I've heard many people in my life comment on how violent and dangerous our stories, the stories of Japanese and Ryukyuan people, are. But I'll be damned if that isn't some cultural bias because Europeans can be maudlin as hell. The Singing Bone was messed up in the most fun way possible, but the star of the collection (and, let's be honest, of my heart) is Tatterhorn. She's the perfect heroine and I love her so much.
moonbloomandgrow's review against another edition
5.0
Such a good little collection! Can't wait to read the Africa edition too!
emstars's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
br00k3a133n's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
overhillunderhill's review
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
4.5
Really enjoyed this one even though these are the folk/fairy tales I know the best.
indeedithappens's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.75
Moderate: Abandonment, Blood, Kidnapping, Classism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Body shaming, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Child death, Death, Violence, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Murder, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship