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lsparrow's review against another edition
3.0
this series continues to have tales which i have not previously read and variations that are new along with classics that i am so familiar with
apochemu's review against another edition
3.0
Some of these are really awesome but there's a lot of repetition and some are just not great. But my 6 year old enjoyed most of them so it was worth a listen. We listened to it on librivox and not all readers are created equal so that might have been why I enjoyed some so much more than others. I like that they aren't dumbed down for kids and still include the scary and not so happy parts cuz it's good for kids to be exposed to that kind of stuff a little bit too. I think when my youngest is old enough I will pick and choose just my favorites and not read all of them.
rosekk's review against another edition
4.0
Fairy tales repeat a lot of similar motifs, so collections can feel repetitive. This collection features a variety of common fairy tale tropes, but arranges them so that even though they're familiar it doesn't feel like reading the same story multiple times. I discovered some variations on stories I already know, and really like and the illustrations in this edition are beautiful.
belovedsnail's review
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Five stars for nostalgia. This book has lived in four countries with me and suffered hundreds of readings. Every story is an old friend.
dajna's review against another edition
2.0
I read a lot of fairy tales, both as a kid and as an adult. Unfortunately, all the stories are starting to look the same: a young boy, a young girl, some misfortune, an antagonist, some magic and the happy ending.
I believe that's the reason why I didn't enjoyed this book as I'm supposed to.
I believe that's the reason why I didn't enjoyed this book as I'm supposed to.
maya3333's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
mindsplinters's review against another edition
4.0
Does what says on tin. The color fairy books are such a glorious part of my childhood.
mollyringle's review against another edition
Read about half before returning to the library. Enough to say confidently that nothing I ever come up with will be as wild and crazy as fairy tales, so, we fantasy writers can go to town with our own work. :)
crystalm17's review against another edition
2.0
There were a few fairy tales I hadn't heard of before but nothing truly spectacular. And they are so repetitious... with all the tales out there I'm surprised Lang put so many similar ones in one book.