imrogers's review
3.0
Apart from its excellent cover and interior design, these stories are mostly fun to read, and an insight into the history of a culture I knew only sparingly. While several of the longer stories seemed to drag, the shorter pieces and the two poems offered more of a takeaway, and the list of sources at the end was a nice touch as well. Worth picking up if you're interested in the culture and folklore
amelia_arlene's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
3.75
rissasreading's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5 - This was a pretty enjoyable read. Some stories felt like you were listening to a drunk rambling or telling stories which I found funny.
jocdillo's review
4.0
A cute collection of folk tales. Great to read a few this week as a family before St. Patrick's day.
liz_keeney's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
bamboobones's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
dajna's review against another edition
4.0
Ottima raccolta di racconti popolari, divisa per sezioni dedicate ai protagonisti (dal piccolo popolo ai giganti) e con grande varietà
valjeanval's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A great collection of stories and poems by one of my favorite poets. Read as research for a project of mine, and I’m just fascinated by the layering of Irish mythology and lore with Christianity. Obviously some weird and gruesome takes included.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Animal death, Child death, Chronic illness, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Colonisation, Death, Death of parent, Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Animal cruelty, and Torture