zullia's review against another edition
3.0
A weird mix, but also charming. The stories written by Europeans in the 18th c. were more accessible (and there were all the names we know- Aladdin, Sinbad). The Arabian stories were, like many folk and fairy tales, strange and disjointed and featured characters that do non-sensical things. But they were also the more charming stories, in their oddness.
siobhansinnamon's review against another edition
4.0
Aladdin had won the hearts of the people by his gentle bearing. He was made captain of the Sultan's armies, and won several battles for him, but remained as courteous as before, and lived thus in peace and content for several years
alex2739's review against another edition
5.0
“People need stories more than bread itself.
They tell us how to live, and why.”
They tell us how to live, and why.”
aprilius_maximus's review against another edition
2.0
DNF - I read around 5 of the stories and have concluded that fairytales just aren't for me.
Around the Year in 52 Books Challenge Notes:
- 30. A fairytale from a culture other than your own
Around the Year in 52 Books Challenge Notes:
- 30. A fairytale from a culture other than your own
codeslinger's review
2.0
Wasn't as good as i thought it would be.
Some of the key part of stories were alter or left out.
Some of the key part of stories were alter or left out.
muccamukk's review
1.0
Ugh. Listening to this on mp3, but gave up after the second evil black character in a row rolled on to an evil Jew. May try a different translation.
Was only reading for Sinbad fanfic research anyway.
Was only reading for Sinbad fanfic research anyway.
alex2739's review
5.0
“People need stories more than bread itself.
They tell us how to live, and why.”
They tell us how to live, and why.”
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