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james1star's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
3.0
This was a fun and entertaining read that I would recommend. Each story follows a child protagonist and is a rendition of traditional welsh tales and myths. They are suited to a children’s audience and the writing/formatting is in line being a little simplistic and lacking that much depth. But for what it is and what Fayers set out I think it was done well. It’s a shame to not be getting a higher rating but all nineteen stories averaged out to 3.092 stars so that’s what it’ll have to be, some were better then others and there weren’t any I particularly disliked but personally a bit mid. It’s a nice book, one that might’ve been better coming back to instead of reading many in one sitting and I’d be interested to explore more of such tales in a longer format and elsewhere as similar versions are available for Scottish and Welsh tales. What I did find useful and important was a guide to pronunciation and character/place names at the start.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Death, and Sexism
apalershadeofwhite's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.75
Very accessible and easy to read, quick stories that keep you engaged. Would definitely recommend
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
nevermoregothic's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Death, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Murder
shadowmaster13's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
Well written, feels like fairy tales but without some of the archaic language some retellings have.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
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