mirpanda277's review against another edition
3.0
(3.5 stars) I’m a fan of fairy tale retellings, although there were several in this book I was unfamiliar with (e.g., Bluebeard). I enjoyed how Carter showed how magic isn’t the only power to ensnare women but also patriarchal expectations, fathers’ sovereignty over their daughters’ lives and bodies, and women’s own overpowering sexual desires (for good or for evil). The negative: prose that was lovely but too erudite. I’ve never bragged about my vocabulary, but I consider myself well read. Carter’s prose was too highbrow for easy reading.
ragnhildy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
isscnls's review against another edition
5.0
Holy fuck this woman can write. This is probably going to be one of my most precious books ever.
miss_eyre's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
lazarein's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
5.0
A collection of short stories based on folklore, one that Angela Carter distinguishes as her own with her enchanting concoction of exquisite prose, dark tone, and feminist stance woven into her tales.
My love for these stories started subtly, then grew with each one read. Angela Carter was truly a master of the craft. ♥️
My love for these stories started subtly, then grew with each one read. Angela Carter was truly a master of the craft. ♥️
scrow1022's review against another edition
5.0
Lush, exquisite tension. I should have read these more slowly than I did. And I want to take a closer look at her language.
severinam's review against another edition
4.0
personal favorites: the bloody chamber, the courtship of mr lyon, the erl-king, the lady of the house of love (this one i’d seen here and there in quotes and it was actually so good!)
victorianvalkyrie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
porky's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25