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oirving44's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Cannibalism, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
chefboyavi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
The most interesting thing in reading these stories is that I also happened to be reading Tell Me I’m Worthless by Allison Rumfitt at the same time, which name drops Carter and The Bloody Chamber, so that was a weird coincidence.
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Blood, and Cannibalism
glitterhobbit's review against another edition
2.5
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Sexual content, and Cannibalism
river_dithers's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, and Injury/Injury detail
ichthusangel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, and Cultural appropriation
mrs_gale's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
I found the writing difficult to follow, Carter changes from characters and the narrator quite often which I didn't like.
There are 10 short stories in this book.
1. THE BLOODY CHAMBER.
Didn't mind this story, but I've never read the original Bluebeard story this is based from.
2. THE COURTSHIP OF MR LYON.
Just a retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Nothing special yet I adore Beauty and the Beast so I thought I'd enjoy this but nope.
3. THE TIGER'S BRIDE.
Another Beauty and the Beast retelling. Beauty ends up with the Beast because her dad gambles her away. Beauty's father isn't the usual sweet, kind man and I thought it was an interesting take on it . However the Beast just wants to see her naked and at the end Beauty turns herself into a beast so she can be with the Beast. Urgh.
4. PUSS IN BOOTS.
Most interesting main character in all these stories. The story was a bit odd though.
5. THE ERL KING.
Way too odd and didn't like it.
6 THE SNOW CHILD.
Shortest story in this book by far but probably the most shocking.
7. THE LADY OF THE HOUSE OF LOVE.
Didn't like this one at all.
8. THE WEREWOLF.
Odd she wasn't bothered by her Granny's death.
9. THE COMPANY OF WOLVES.
I don't remember this one. Odd since it's near the end of the book so I read it only a few hours ago.
10 WOLF-ALICE.
A weird one. Didn't enjoy it.
Overall I do not recommend. This was almost a DNF for me.
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexism, Blood, Cannibalism, and Murder
bingosoap's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Gore and Cannibalism
suzylit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I was just a little frustrated by some of the stories I would have wanted more of.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
mahitdzmare's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Rape, Sexual content, Cannibalism, and Murder
andy_sfc_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Cannibalism, and Classism