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allyope's review against another edition
3.0
the first and last story were so good!! the rest… were meh
heidinay's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
4.25
I liked this one soo much better than Magic for Beginners.
backgaminnn's review against another edition
4.0
Reason read: recommended by multiple sources
Thoughts: Not all the stories in this collection worked for me (for example I just couldn't get into "The Game of Smash and Recovery"), but the ones that did were great -- I know these are all retellings/variations on existing tales, I should go back and read the originals at some point. Stories that I'd particularly recommend are "Skinder's Veil", and "The White Cat’s Divorce".
Thoughts: Not all the stories in this collection worked for me (for example I just couldn't get into "The Game of Smash and Recovery"), but the ones that did were great -- I know these are all retellings/variations on existing tales, I should go back and read the originals at some point. Stories that I'd particularly recommend are "Skinder's Veil", and "The White Cat’s Divorce".
stephroemer's review against another edition
2.0
Did not realize the level of “what the fuck” this one had. I’ll probably reread it when I’m in a different mindset
hctown's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
much to think about! i love weird short story collections- i will say im not sure i was smart enough to fully grasp some of the meaning
it was also less inspired by fairytales than expected. super super loose inspiration but still fairytale vibes which was perfect
it was also less inspired by fairytales than expected. super super loose inspiration but still fairytale vibes which was perfect
queenie_nyc's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
daxual's review against another edition
5.0
It's Kelly Link, and if you know her work that is all you need to know. My faves here are probably "The White Road" and "Skinder's Veil."
vicky523's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
fetzpahs2002's review against another edition
4.0
A shoty story collection from an author with a bent and twisted mind. Odd topics with weird twists. Well written.