raynestorm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
4.25
Stunning artwork helps breathe life into four of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
The prose is also transformed in a way that is easy to read and doesn't take away from the source material.
The prose is also transformed in a way that is easy to read and doesn't take away from the source material.
beccah85's review against another edition
5.0
I own 4 copies of Canterbury Tales and they sit on my shelf intimidating me. I finally allowed myself to pick up this gorgeous youth edition (gorgeously illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman) and read it allowed to my children. From the prologue my 3 daughters (ages 7, 9 & 11) and I were entranced by the humorous and thought provoking tales. I kind of want to reread this edition and I also kind of want to just pickup Chaucer and see if I can tackle it a page at a time.
doriastories's review against another edition
5.0
Great translation of Chaucer's Tales, stunningly illustrated by the gifted illustrator, Trina Schart Hyman.
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