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mrsbooknerd's review against another edition
3.0
This was an interesting read but I'm a bit conflicted. On one hand I enjoyed the sheer amount of 'facts' included. They were snappy snippets of folklore linked by a common theme so it wasn't too long winded.
At the same time, it felt a bit suffocating. I was suffocating in folklore facts. I went from one statement to another about slightly different folklore and regions or religions etc. No let up. Maybe because I'm not used to reading these sorts of non-fiction books anymore.
At the same time, it felt a bit suffocating. I was suffocating in folklore facts. I went from one statement to another about slightly different folklore and regions or religions etc. No let up. Maybe because I'm not used to reading these sorts of non-fiction books anymore.
purple_pages's review
informative
reflective
4.0
A very interesting delve into folklore, how it might develop, and some of the potential real causes for common myths and superstitions. Easy to understand and a good read, I would recommend to someone interested in folklore.
wizardcurse's review against another edition
informative
relaxing
fast-paced
2.5
Good as a casual read or a coffee table book. Frustratingly, the book is ultimately just a list of rapid-fire facts that are isolated from any context or further exploration. Every sentence is a different fact with nothing to link one sentence to the next, quickly switching between locations, time periods and topics.
magicsarah's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
jmh123's review against another edition
Just felt like it was listing facts rather than giving any interesting information or linking them together
mo6020's review against another edition
4.0
A high level, but interesting, look at British folklore.
stegobookosaurus's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
3.0
This book is so interesting! Especially seeing how modern traditions have been influenced by the ones that have come before.
Sometimes it felt more like reading a list of different folklore beliefs where some were more explores than others.
However, there are so many places I want to visit now to see and experience the folklore for myself.
Definite must read for any folklore enthusiast!
Sometimes it felt more like reading a list of different folklore beliefs where some were more explores than others.
However, there are so many places I want to visit now to see and experience the folklore for myself.
Definite must read for any folklore enthusiast!