Reviews tagging 'Murder'

A Tale Dark & Grimm by Adam Gidwitz

4 reviews

sandro_reads's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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? No

2.75

This was a book club pick so I am aware that I am not the intended audience. While I love the concept of retelling Grimm fairytales as one continuous story of Hansel and Gretel, I found the narrator who keeps interrupting with repetitive jokes and warnings too distracting from the narrative - but can see how middle schoolers might appreciate him. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child death, Child abuse, and Murder

just_lies's review

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Good middle grade reader. Not super deep but a good introduction to dark themes and story connections. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Blood

Moderate: Cannibalism and Gore

Minor: Child abuse

The narrator warned you thoroughly about each instance of graphic depictions before they happen.

ashleyelizabeth's review

adventurous dark emotional funny fast-paced

5.0

This is A Series of Unfortunate Events meets Grimm fairytales. It is EXCELLENTLY done!

I will say though, I don’t think a child younger than middle school age should read this. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Violence, Torture, Murder, Death of parent, and Child death

delaney_de_spain's review

adventurous dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder and Cannibalism