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destobie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
rafacolog's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
saroz162's review against another edition
3.0
Maybe the least satisfying of the Storyteller collections so far, just from the perspective that the theme - fairies - seems full of potential, most of which is never met. Although it certainly includes good material and shouldn't be ignored outright, this volume just seems (figuratively, not literally) thin: the last three of the stories four are more fables than full-bodied fairy tales. What mostly saves the book is that finally, after three other volumes, there seems to be a conscious attempt to use the Storyteller and his dog as they were utilized in the TV series; "Faerie Hill," in particular, tries hard to homage John Hurt's unique cadence in the title role, and it's mostly successful. The final story, "The Fairy Pool," is perhaps the least detailed - you don't really even get a sense of characters beyond the protagonist - but Celia Lowenthal's art is so gorgeous it's easy to forgive a familiar and somewhat forgettable tale. The other stories don't have that strength to fall back on - especially Tyler Jenkins' "The Pond," which is drawn so loosely as to almost feel unfinished.
Not a triumph, but not a failure, either. I keep waiting for this series to knock it out of the park.
Not a triumph, but not a failure, either. I keep waiting for this series to knock it out of the park.
droar's review against another edition
4.0
Not my favorite of these collections, but a solid showing. I absolutely loved Benjamin Schipper's art & story. The rest were good but not spectacular.
grid's review against another edition
4.0
This was pretty good. I enjoyed some of the stories a lot more than some of the others.
slimikin's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
annamarie98's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It was pretty solid as far as the Storyteller series goes. I love faerie stories and enjoyed each of them immensely, they were all beautiful stories and really well written. I also always love seeing the different art styles and these were a really fun mix!
zalkacs's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
meryt's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-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
5.0