tomokizu's review against another edition
3.0
Arabian Nights might be one of the books you should read before you die. It definitly counts as a classic story and has been published as such. The stories are interesting, mysthical and very catching.
Unfortunately I find myself a little disappointed, that the Penguin Classics Release only published a selection of all the stories. I might have to find myself a copy that has more stories in it.
Having now finished the whole book I have to add that some of the stories are really long-winded and hard to "read" - not in terms of difficulty, but because of boredom. I'm still glad I finished it. I especially enjoyed the Mermaid and her son story.
Unfortunately I find myself a little disappointed, that the Penguin Classics Release only published a selection of all the stories. I might have to find myself a copy that has more stories in it.
Having now finished the whole book I have to add that some of the stories are really long-winded and hard to "read" - not in terms of difficulty, but because of boredom. I'm still glad I finished it. I especially enjoyed the Mermaid and her son story.
plnodwyer's review against another edition
Maybe I could get through a different translation/edition but not this one
potsy's review
3.0
These are selected tales from the Arabian Nights. They are short stories and very interesting. I have not read the Arabian Nights, so I cannot compare this to it. This book is based on the Galland French version of the tales. It took out longer sections, verses and tales that might not appeal to anyone. This book then shortened those a little more and added some drawings of scenes from the story. It was a fun way to read a short story and then put the book down until I had time to read the next one.
marianne4aura's review against another edition
Simply horrible and very cruel to women.
kishelreads's review against another edition
4.0
One of the best classics that I've read. I have enjoyed reading the entire books immensely.
thebookandfilmcorner's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
ne0juns's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
relaxing
slow-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Gore, Kidnapping, Racism, Violence, Animal death, Cannibalism, Death, Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Misogyny