nuphoc3's review
4.0
Very informative as well as entertaining. The only problem was, and I knew it going into the book, was that all of the stories are very short stories which I normally don't like
tamsynh's review
2.0
The first 30% of this book was fantastic - and worthy of 4.5 stars. Sadly the remaining 70% (minus an interesting bit about the writing competition) was all self-promotion and other books from the author. Had the entire book been what the first 30% was this would have been a much higher rating.
If I wanted adverts, I’d look on a publishers website, and if I wanted to read an extract - I’d find one elsewhere!
That said, it’s tickled my interest in mythology - so I will certainly be looking for alternative collections to read!
If I wanted adverts, I’d look on a publishers website, and if I wanted to read an extract - I’d find one elsewhere!
That said, it’s tickled my interest in mythology - so I will certainly be looking for alternative collections to read!
amac_reads's review
2.0
I enjoyed the modern retelling of the folklore and fairytales that were chosen. Overall they were well-written, and the explanation following each story about traditional beliefs/representations were interesting. But most of the book was devoted to the "bonus material," which wasn't why I picked up this book.
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