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Tyttö joka purjehti Satumaan ympäri itse rakentamallaan laivalla by Catherynne M. Valente
4 reviews
abbie_normal's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Blood, and Gaslighting
creolelitbelle's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Whimsical and timeless is how I think of this one. The spin on portal fantasy and how it works for those who travel to Fairyland is intriguing. I love the illustrations at the start of every chapter and the way the narration makes the book feel like a fairy tale. September views herself like the any other child from her books that's transported to another world, but she is the main character of her own story. She has to choose again and again how she wants her story to end, which is a great lesson for us all. The creatures in Fairyland and its whole structure are fascinating. I only wish a map was included in the book. Sooner or later, I will definitely check out the rest of the series.
The timeless factor derives from that I could easily believe this book was published a few years ago or one hundred years ago. To me the best fairy tale books do not fit in a solid time, which I find to be true of most books this one reminds me of.
The timeless factor derives from that I could easily believe this book was published a few years ago or one hundred years ago. To me the best fairy tale books do not fit in a solid time, which I find to be true of most books this one reminds me of.
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent
cocacolor's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Whimsical and beautifully written. In the tradition of children's canon like THE PHANTOM TOOLBOOTH, the characters are less characters than archetypes. I recommend reading THE GIRL WHO RULED FAIRYLAND--FOR A LITTLE WHILE before this, the first of the Fairyland books, as I did, to fully grasp the extent of Mallow's tragedy.
Moderate: Violence and Blood
Minor: Body horror and Child abuse
cobi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
In Which Cathrynne M. Valente Accidentally Publishes A Spinoff Banger, A Book Intended For Young Adults But With Useful Morals For Normal Adults, And A Welcome Subversion Of The American Isekai, All At Once
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Violence, Blood, and Kidnapping
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Xenophobia, Medical content, and War
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