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jend33's review against another edition
5.0
For a topic which spans continents and centuries, this book felt incredibly well-researched and comprehensive throughout. The idea itself, to look at the lives of these storytellers, was really fascinating. This whole book also benefitted from the natural storytelling of the author. I felt completely drawn into the time and place of each storyteller. I would recommend to anyone with an interest in fairy tales!
madhamster's review against another edition
4.0
We learn about the Grimm brothers, and Hans Christian Andersen, but what about others? History and biography are woven through this examination of fairytale tellers through centuries and continents.
rohan_42's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
kelamity_reads's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
4.0
This is a very interesting and comprehensive read about the origin of fairy tales and those who collected and retold them.
Jubber looks at the multifaceted origins of some of the most well-known fairy tales and the people and cultures that created them.
This book has a primary focus on the people who collected and popularised the stories - the Fairy Tellers.
I enjoyed learning about the history and significance of stories that I've known all my life, how they came about, and why they've been so enduring.
This book would be best suited to someone with a particular interest in folklore as opposed to the casual reader.
Jubber looks at the multifaceted origins of some of the most well-known fairy tales and the people and cultures that created them.
This book has a primary focus on the people who collected and popularised the stories - the Fairy Tellers.
I enjoyed learning about the history and significance of stories that I've known all my life, how they came about, and why they've been so enduring.
This book would be best suited to someone with a particular interest in folklore as opposed to the casual reader.
tomjaeger's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
3.5
An interesting look at the story tellers behind the fairy tales. Everyone knows the tale of Aladdin, but not many know of the life of its author. An interesting read, but a little slow in parts.
naomielaine's review against another edition
5.0
Such a captivating, well-researched read. One of my favourite non-fiction reads of recent years.