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readingthroughthelists's review
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The illustrations are quite fun but the story is a bit (well, more than a bit) yikes.
The fairytale motifs used here are easily recognizable and are all, on their own, very solid additions to any fairy story. However, here they are strung together in such a way to produce a highly misogynistic and honestly quite unpleasant tale. Essentially Tam Lin, but if Tam Lin ended with Janet beating the crap out of her new husband in order to turn him into a better man.
The fairytale motifs used here are easily recognizable and are all, on their own, very solid additions to any fairy story. However, here they are strung together in such a way to produce a highly misogynistic and honestly quite unpleasant tale. Essentially Tam Lin, but if Tam Lin ended with Janet beating the crap out of her new husband in order to turn him into a better man.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Physical abuse
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