Scan barcode
mgris's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
3.25
martii97's review against another edition
3.0
Mi è sembrato di tornare bambina leggendo questo libro! Sono contenta di averlo trovato nella mia libreria e di averlo letto senza pregiudizi
iaiatales's review against another edition
5.0
This trilogy is a pillar of my childhood. To this day, I can vividly recall every single detail contained within these pages—the thrill, the perfect whimsical writing, the awe of being thrown into this magical world. I read these books for the first time when I was 8, and I like to think it was my first curious dip into fantasy. Years later, I still believe them to be the perfect cottagecore, magical fairytale novels.
They are a gentle ode to nature and simplicity, a comfort blanket for a cold mid-autumn afternoon. There is just something about Fairy Oak, its inhabitants, and its lore that draws you in. Every single character has a peculiar depth that still stands out to me after many years. The complexity and richness of the writing and world-building have always charmed me and served as a balm for the imagination of that little girl with wild curls who kept reading well past bedtime.
I’ve always had the sneaky suspicion that I found something special when I bought this book at a second-hand fair all those years ago. Just by reading it, I felt like I was being let in on a well-kept, bygone secret. But it’s only now, reading it with new eyes, that I realize the astounding beauty of it all. I have read a lot of books and tales since then, but these stand out for their ability to bring the words on paper alive like the purest magic—from the depiction of the quaint town, the ancient magic and colorful nature, the coziness of the Periwinkles’ house, to the mysterious enemies lurking in the dark.
The illustrations are absolutely delightful and made me obsess for many years over the quirky fashion and aesthetic of Fairy Oak.
Between these pages, I’ve known friendship, mystery, love, magic, grief, heartache, and so many memories that will always fill my heart to the brim.
They are a gentle ode to nature and simplicity, a comfort blanket for a cold mid-autumn afternoon. There is just something about Fairy Oak, its inhabitants, and its lore that draws you in. Every single character has a peculiar depth that still stands out to me after many years. The complexity and richness of the writing and world-building have always charmed me and served as a balm for the imagination of that little girl with wild curls who kept reading well past bedtime.
I’ve always had the sneaky suspicion that I found something special when I bought this book at a second-hand fair all those years ago. Just by reading it, I felt like I was being let in on a well-kept, bygone secret. But it’s only now, reading it with new eyes, that I realize the astounding beauty of it all. I have read a lot of books and tales since then, but these stand out for their ability to bring the words on paper alive like the purest magic—from the depiction of the quaint town, the ancient magic and colorful nature, the coziness of the Periwinkles’ house, to the mysterious enemies lurking in the dark.
The illustrations are absolutely delightful and made me obsess for many years over the quirky fashion and aesthetic of Fairy Oak.
Between these pages, I’ve known friendship, mystery, love, magic, grief, heartache, and so many memories that will always fill my heart to the brim.
libriny's review against another edition
3.0
3,5⭐
Credo che da piccola avrei apprezzato tantissimo questa storia, peccato averla letta solamente ora :(
Credo che da piccola avrei apprezzato tantissimo questa storia, peccato averla letta solamente ora :(
souptime's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
noelishi's review against another edition
4.0
Voy a iniciar la relectura de la trilogía para completar la saga. Aunque tengo claro que no me va a provocar los mismos sentimientos que antaño, volver a Fairy Oak es un poco como volver a casa.
Viéndolo de otra manera un poco más analítica, el libro no es perfecto, aunque sí un muy buen inicio para que podamos conocer a todos los personajes.
Viéndolo de otra manera un poco más analítica, el libro no es perfecto, aunque sí un muy buen inicio para que podamos conocer a todos los personajes.
fatucarballo's review against another edition
4.0
Es un librazo, la fantasía en este libro es increíble, es precioso, tan bien cuidado y narrado. Se merecen grandes cosas las gemelas pero sobre todo felicidad. Tengo miedo a releerlos y que sean un truño.
(Los tengo un poco borrosos porque cuando los leí no entendía mucho la historia al principio así que solo tengo recuerdos vagos pero maravillosos).
(Los tengo un poco borrosos porque cuando los leí no entendía mucho la historia al principio así que solo tengo recuerdos vagos pero maravillosos).
ines365's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5